US Senate Opens Investigations Into William Ruto's Alleged Ties with RFS, Gen Z Killings
- The United States Senate began its probe into President William Ruto's involvement with Sudan's RFS group
- He is also being investigated over his alleged involvement in the Gen Z killings during the demonstrations that rocked the country recently
- This has prompted the former deputy president, Rigathi Gachagua, to send an appeal to Kenyans regarding the matter
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Faith Chandianya, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and Current Affairs in Kenya
Troubles seem to be looming for President William Ruto as the Senate of the United States begins its investigations into him.
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Ruto is on the US Senate's radar over his alleged involvement with Sudan's paramilitary group, identified as the Rapid Support Forces.
They also began their probe into the recent Gen Z killings that were witnessed during the July 7 Saba Saba and Gen Z anniversary demonstrations that rocked different parts of the country.
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Did US senator propose review of Kenya's non-NATO ally status?
The Idaho senator James Risch, who also serves as the chair of the Foreign Relations has proposed a bill that seeks to review Kenya's status as a Non-NATO major Ally that was conferred on June 24, last year.
Kenya was able to secure the status during Ruto's State Visit to the USA in May 2024, when Joe Biden was still president.
The designation made Kenya a key US partner in Africa and deepened the bilateral ties between the two states in defence, security and economic areas.
The move to begin investigations was triggered by the relationship between Kenya, key government officials with non-state armed groups, including Sudan's RSF.
Has Gachagua called out Ruto?
In response, former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua claimed that Kenya has become a haven for individuals and entities on the Office of Foreign Assets Control Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons list and foreign terrorist organisations under Ruto's leadership.
He stated that he had warned the head of state against ties with the RSF and the barring of foreign terrorist organisations from accessing the country.
"Mr. William Ruto, we warned you on Sudan's Rapid Support Services – RSF and Al-Shabaab, we asked you to bar international crooks and foreign terrorist organisations and individuals from Kenya," Gachagua's statement read in part.
While directly hinting at the Gen Z killings during demos, Gachagua accused Ruto of failing to listen to Kenyans when they called out the police over the use of unnecessary force and violence against civilians.
"Mr. Ruto, Kenyans asked you to stop extrajudicial killings, unnecessary force and violence against civilians using state-sponsored militia, police brutality, forced abductions and disappearances, illegal detentions, and blatant abuse of human rights," Gachagua added.
Gachagua wound up his statement by calling on Kenyans to heighten their advocacy to the international community on the vices that are currently happening in the country.
"Within 90-180 days, within which the Secretary of State, Secretary of Defence and Director of US National Intelligence will report back to the US Senate. I urge Kenyans living and working in the USA to reach out to their Senators with information and facts on what is happening to our beloved nation, Kenya," Gachagua added.
Did William Ruto host RSF?
This comes days after the Sudanese government called out Ruto for hosting the RSF rebel group in the country.
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The move angered Sudan as they accused Ruto of breaching International principles by allegedly backing a rebel group.
The Foreign Affairs Ministry pledged to take necessary actions against Kenya for allegedly allowing rebels to form a parallel government in Nairobi.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
