- President William Ruto extended his condolences to the families affected by the violence during yesterday’s protests
- He has ordered the immediate release of peaceful protesters and the withdrawal of charges against those not implicated in criminal activities
- This comes on the heels of yet another wave of anti-government protests, with Gen Z relentlessly calling out his corrupt and inept governance
President William Ruto has expressed his condolences to the families of those who lost their lives during yesterday’s protests, which saw a significant number of protesters shot, abducted, and injured.
Addressing the nation from State House, President Ruto lamented the violence that marred the demonstrations in Nairobi and called for the immediate release of those who were peacefully protesting.
In his heartfelt address, Ruto acknowledged the excessive and unlawful conduct witnessed during the protests.
“Unfortunately, many instances of dangerous and harmful behavior occurred during the demonstrations, resulting in numerous arrests and charges,” he said. The President urged criminal justice agencies to release those innocently caught up in the chaos and to withdraw charges against them.
The move is intended to redirect law enforcement resources towards addressing the serious criminal activities that overshadowed the peaceful protests.
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President Ruto emphasized the importance of distinguishing between innocent protesters and those who took advantage of the situation to engage in vandalism and sabotage.
This decisive action by the President comes amidst growing public outcry over the heavy-handed response to the demonstrations.
The directive to free peaceful protesters is seen as a step towards calming the escalating tensions and ensuring that justice is served fairly.
President Ruto’s administration faces the challenge of balancing the maintenance of public order with upholding citizens’ rights to peaceful assembly.
