Wednesday, September 25, 2024 - President William Ruto has changed his stance on the Ford Foundation, just two months after publicly accusing the U.S.-based organisation of sponsoring violent Gen Z protests against his government.
This is after it emerged that
the foundation also sponsored First Lady Rachel Ruto’s Table Banking program
that operates in the country.
The change of heart comes after
meeting with Ford Foundation President Darren Walker during his second trip to
the United States this year.
The President, who once
expressed sharp criticism, now lauds the foundation for its support in critical
areas such as democracy, global economic reforms, and climate action.
The head of state struck a
different tone after the meeting, underscoring a newfound appreciation for the
Ford Foundation’s role.
“Kenya appreciates the Ford
Foundation’s commitment to safeguarding our democracy and supporting Kenya's
calls for reforms in the global economic institutions, climate action, and
modern technology regulation,” remarked Ruto, marking a stark departure from
his previous harsh words against the group.
This U-turn comes barely two
months after Ruto publicly blamed the Ford Foundation for fueling
demonstrations in Nairobi and other major towns.
Ruto had previously labeled the
protesters as “anonymous, faceless, formless, and foreign-sponsored,” directly
implicating the Ford Foundation in his allegations.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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