JUST IN: Ruto’s Harambee Regulation Bill Faces Senate Rejection 

  Kenyan senators have strongly rejected the Public Fundraising Appeals Bill, 2024, which aimed to regulate participation in harambees. The Bill, introduced by President William Ruto through Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot, sought to bar political aspirants from participating in harambees for at least three years before a general election. Harambee, derived from the Kiswahili phrase meaning “all pull together,” is a long-standing tradition in Kenya that embodies community self-help. This practice has supported development projects and provided financial assistance for essential needs like education and medical bills. The senators argued that the Bill would erode the spirit of unity and
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