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Shoe thrown at Kenyan president Ruto

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May 06, 2025

KENYA'S President William Ruto fended off a shoe thrown at him during a speech about the cost of living which has been a source of public anger, videos shared on social media showed.

Ruto has been compelled to abandon tax hikes and invite opposition members into cabinet, but disc

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