“After deep reflection and in acknowledgment of the growing call from millions of my fellow citizens — particularly the youth, civil society, and the custodians of our Constitution — I have decided to tender my resignation as the President of the Republic of Kenya.”
In a dramatic turn of events, President William Samoei Ruto of Kenya has officially resigned from office, citing deep public discontent and a breach of public trust under his administration.
In a heartfelt resignation letter dated June 27 and released from Harambee House, Ruto acknowledged the mounting calls for his exit, particularly from the youth, civil society groups, and constitutional defenders after two massive protests in one year.
He stated that the erosion of public trust, police brutality, suppression of freedoms, and the capture of state institutions had compromised Kenya’s national sovereignty.
“This decision does not come lightly,” Ruto wrote. “Leadership must never become tyranny. Power must never silence the voice of the people.”
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Ruto admitted that he had listened to the cries of Kenyans “in the streets” and had seen their “courage in the face of tear gas and bullets,” choosing instead to honour their demand for change.
He expressed hope that his resignation would mark the beginning of a “national healing process” and the rebirth of ethical leadership rooted in transparency, justice, and service.
Ending the letter with an apology to those he failed and gratitude to his supporters, Ruto concluded, “May God bless Kenya.”
Thousands of Kenyan youths took to the streets on Wednesday to protest to mark the anniversary of the 2024 anti-tax protests, which led to the loss of lives of over 60 people and dozens abducted by the police.
This year, anger intensified following the death of blogger Albert Ojwan, 31, who died in police custody earlier this month.
The demonstrators reportedly targeted government and police offices, chanted for the occupation of the presidential residence, and attacked, looted, and burned shops and businesses in Nairobi. The PUNCH.
No fewer than 400 people were injured, including police officers, with the death toll estimated at 16.
