Kenya: Ruto Dismisses Ousted Officials, Vows to Stay Focused On Development

Nairobi — President William Ruto has dismissed critics who were removed from his administration, accusing them of attempting to stoke rebellion to undermine government progress.

Speaking Wednesday during his three-day tour of Western Kenya, where he launched the construction of Luanda Market in Vihiga County, Ruto said his detractors are bound to fail in their attempts to make the government unpopular.

His remarks come months after former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was impeached, and his…