President William Ruto just like a majority of Kenyans is tired of the national unrest brought about by goons during the just concluded Saba Saba anniversary protests.
The President on Wednesday, July 9, warned goons involved in violent demos, recently experienced across the country.
While addressing security officers during the launch of the Police Housing Project at Kilimani Police Station in Nairobi, President William Ruto ordered police to use force selectively by shooting the goons in the leg.
“Anyone deciding to storm a person’s business or a police station should be shot in the leg. Thereafter, they can go to court and see what follows next,” Ruto said.
An irate Ruto, slammed unnamed individuals whom he accused of sponsoring chaos and protests as he warned that his government would no longer tolerate attempts to create unrest in the country.
“I have been quiet, and I have tolerated these people who want to change the government using unconstitutional means—but enough is enough,” he said.
“We will not allow it. We are coming for you. Those plotting to remove me from office before 2027 must know we will not let them destroy this country through unconstitutional means.” Ruto added.
Ruto insisted that his government will not tolerate the continued attacks on police stations, officers, and public property.
“Anyone attacking our police officers, police stations, or installations is effectively declaring war. We will not tolerate it. We cannot run a country ruled by terror or chaos,” the President noted.
Further, the Head of State appealed for mutual respect between citizens and state institutions, holding that law and order must be upheld at all times.
Ruto said those hiding behind protests to commit atrocities would be dealt with accordingly.
According to Ruto, it is quite unfair for some people to use youth unemployment as a justification for triggering unrest in the country.
The President argued that the challenge of joblessness among youths existed way before his presidency and affirmed that his administration is actively working to address the same.
“Moi, Kibaki, and Uhuru Kenyatta were all presidents before me. So what’s all the fuss about? Why are all these problems being brought to me? Why didn’t Kibaki and Uhuru get this kind of treatment? Let’s end all the contempt and tribalism,” Ruto said.
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