Office ––Darren walker, Ford Foundation President, has announced his resignation after 12 years of service in the noble multinational organisation.
Mr. Walker made the news on Monday, by announcing stepping down from his role so that to give the organisation a fresh leadership.
Speaking to the New York Times, the 64-year-old philanthropist disclosed he would be quitting his position as the company’s boss at the end of 2025.
According to Walker, it was significant to have a change of the guard. He revealed he had begun discussing his departure with the board two years ago.
“Philanthropy as a field needs new leaders and a constant refreshing because as a sector we can be self-satisfied and lose the edge to our work,” Walker told the New York Times.
His resignation coming at the time Kenyan president William Ruto is blaming the organisation for fanning and funding the ongoing Gen Zs demonstrations.
Ruto singled out, particularly the Ford Foundation, saying it has been sponsoring civil societies to create unrest around the country in the name of fighting for human rights.
