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Kenyan President William Ruto delivers remarks during a meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden in the Oval Office at the White House on May 23, 2024 in Washington, DC.

Kenyan President William Ruto delivers remarks during a meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden in the Oval Office at the White House on May 23, 2024 in Washington, DC.

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Kenyan President William Ruto Concedes to Protestors, Withdrawing Controversial Finance Bill

After deadly protests that left at least 22 people dead, President William Ruto has not signed the country’s proposed finance bill — a move many say should have been made sooner.