President Ruto speaking during the National Productivity and Performance Conference at State House, Nairobi. [Courtesy]
President William Ruto has issued a stern warning against any acts of violence, destruction of property, or disruption of public services ahead of the June 25 memorial protests scheduled for next week.
Speaking on Friday during the National Productivity and Performance Conference at State House, Nairobi, the President stressed the need for the country to remain focused on order, productivity, and national development even as citizens exercise their constitutional rights.
Ruto noted that while the government fully recognizes and protects the right of Kenyans to demonstrate and express their grievances, such freedoms should not be used as a cover for lawlessness or actions that could undermine the country's economic and social stability.
“It is right for every citizen who has an issue to petition or to protest and we must protect their right to do so, the one thing that is not going to happen is that people will be mobilised to destroy property or to cause chaos or mayhem, that will not happen,” he stated.
