Ford Foundation ‘letter of apology’ to Kenya is fake - PS Sing'oei 
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-09-28 09:45:37

Ford Foundation ‘letter of apology’ to Kenya is fake - PS Sing'oei 

During the Gen Z protests in June, President Ruto had accused the organisation of sponsoring the unrest.

Ruto praises Ford Foundation at UNGA despite earlier claims of funding protests
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-09-24 17:58:26

Ruto praises Ford Foundation at UNGA despite earlier claims of funding protests

Both leaders acknowledged the growing global trend of democratic backsliding, highlighting the need to protect democracy in Africa from threats such as disinformation and the misuse of digital platforms.

Kenya threatens Ford Foundation with sanctions if it breaches country's law
  • Author: Mwangi Maina
  • Date: 2024-08-02 11:17:11

Kenya threatens Ford Foundation with sanctions if it breaches country's law

In mid-July, President William Ruto accused the Ford Foundation of “sponsoring anarchy" and funding anti-government protests.

DCI asked to investigate NGOs in Kenya amid nationwide protests
  • Author: Terry Muriuki
  • Date: 2024-07-22 18:23:29
State turns heat on NGOs, flags 13 organisations over regulatory breaches
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-07-22 12:11:34

State turns heat on NGOs, flags 13 organisations over regulatory breaches

According to the Public Benefits Authority 13 of the organisations listed in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs letter to the Ford Foundation as having received a total of Sh752 million between April 2023 and May 2024 and expedited funding amounting to Sh194 million over the last month alone.

Rachel Ruto's Joyful Women Organisation among Ford Foundation beneficiaries
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-07-21 14:31:54

Rachel Ruto's Joyful Women Organisation among Ford Foundation beneficiaries

Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’oei highlighted several civil societies that have received funding from the American charity between April 2023 and May 2024 but left out one organisation under the office of the First Lady.

Former CJ Mutunga scoffs threats against him, vows to support anti-govt demos
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-07-20 11:39:42

Former CJ Mutunga scoffs threats against him, vows to support anti-govt demos

The critics backing the government have linked Mutunga to the Ford Foundation the government has accused of funding the revolt.

Ford Foundation denies allegations of funding anarchy in Kenya
  • Author: Bashir Mohammed
  • Date: 2024-07-20 09:33:52

Ford Foundation denies allegations of funding anarchy in Kenya

The Foundation's president, Darren Walker, emphasised the complete online records that indicate how monies are used in Kenya.

Kenya accuses Ford Foundation grantees of fueling protests, demands accountability
  • Author: Amina Wako
  • Date: 2024-07-19 13:26:57

Kenya accuses Ford Foundation grantees of fueling protests, demands accountability

The government notes that several Ford Foundation grantees received substantial funding between April 2023 and May 2024, totalling $5.78 million (approximately Sh752 million).

Jubilee Party’s rift widens as Ruto, Uhuru allies differ on calls for national dialogue
  • Author: Issa Hussein
  • Date: 2024-07-16 06:38:42

Jubilee Party’s rift widens as Ruto, Uhuru allies differ on calls for national dialogue

Eldas MP Adan Keynan endorsed the national dialogue initiative aimed at forming a broad-based and all-inclusive government.

Irony as Ford Foundation accused by Ruto of fuelling protests, funds govt entities
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-07-15 19:43:37

Irony as Ford Foundation accused by Ruto of fuelling protests, funds govt entities

In February this year, Head of the Judiciary Martha Koome hosted the Ford Foundation Global Board led by President Darren Walker, alongside Judges of the Supreme Court of Kenya.

Religious leaders urge youth to cancel protests, embrace dialogue
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-07-15 17:52:15

Religious leaders urge youth to cancel protests, embrace dialogue

Sheikh Muhammad Khalifa, the CIPK organising secretary, addressed the recent unrest in the country triggered by youth-led protests against the Finance Bill 2024.

Ruto accuses American NGO Ford Foundation of funding Kenyan protests
  • Author: Barack Oduor
  • Date: 2024-07-15 15:03:08

Ruto accuses American NGO Ford Foundation of funding Kenyan protests

Today, for the first time, he explicitly criticised the Ford Foundation and accused local protest organisers of being direct beneficiaries.

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