President William Ruto has stated that Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldiers will not be deployed on the streets during protests on Tuesday. The president assured that KDF will remain off the streets as long as the protests remain peaceful, and added that police will be prepared to escort and provide security to the protesters.
“The KDF will not be in the streets. They only come as a last resort. If the demonstrations will be peaceful I promise you the police will be there to protect the demonstrators,” Ruto said.
He however, warned that police will also be there to deal will criminals who would want to infiltrate the protests to destroy property and cause chaos.
“We must all operate within the law,” Ruto added
Kenyans dissatisfied with President Ruto’s leadership have vowed to continue protests this week, designating Tuesday and Thursday as the main days for demonstrations. An online poster has called for all Kenyans to occupy major roads nationwide to push the government to address issues such as hiring teachers and doctors and reducing the cost of living. President Ruto has stated that Kenyans are free to protest as long as they maintain law and order.
