President William Ruto has made a plea to the protesters amid the ongoing Wednesday protests that marked the first anniversary since the deadly anti-Finance Bill 2024 protests that recorded over 60 fatalities.
Addressing mourners during the burial of Mzee Mung’aro Senior, the father of Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung’aro, the president explained that demonstrations should not lead to the destruction of businesses.
He noted that such protests should be in line with the law to safeguard lives and property.
“We must make sure that the demonstrations we hold are peaceful. The demonstrations should not lead to the destruction of property because we do not have any other country where we will go if things become tough here,” Ruto stated.
He added that although some Kenyans may hold different opinions on how to transform a nation, all citizens should stand firm in their quest for a united country.
“We must remain focused on doing the things that will transform our nation. I want to ask fellow citizens, we may be of different opinions, have different strategies, but have a nation first,” he noted.
“We must be united as a nation to build it together.”
His remarks come amid the June 25th demonstrations, whereby protesters voiced their frustrations against police brutality and injustice in society.
Peaceful protesters often take to the streets carrying a flag and water bottles, but are met with brute force from the police.
Further, last week’s protests were marred with chaos after hired goons were unleashed in Nairobi CBD to intimidate and deter the protesters.
