Ruto Calls Out Ford Foundation Over Alleged Protest Funding in Kenya

President William Ruto accused the Ford Foundation, an American NGO, of financing recent anti-government protests in Kenya. Speaking at Keringet Market in Nakuru County, Ruto emphasized the need for peace and claimed certain parties were benefiting from the protests.

The President alleged that unidentified groups were receiving funds to stage protests and destabilize the country through violence and property destruction

Calling Out Ford Foundation NGO 

He directly called out the Ford Foundation, questioning their motives and accusing them of undermining Kenya’s democracy. Ruto stated:

Earlier, Ruto made similar statements during a development tour in Nakuru, vowing to stop those funding violence in Kenya. Ruto added,

He urged youth to reject involvement in activities that could lead to conflict and chaos.

On July 3, the government announced that police were investigating six politicians, a businessman, and two NGOs suspected of financing the protests. The individuals under investigation reportedly include politicians from Rift Valley, Nairobi, and Central Kenya, as well as a Rift Valley-based businessman.