President William Ruto has dared plotters of the violent recents protests and warned that he will exert equal pressure to thwart their attempts to hound him out of office.
Speaking during the launch of an affordable housing project in Kilimani, Nairobi, Ruto remarked that his administration will enforce tougher action against violent demonstrators, directing police to use force, including shooting rioters in the leg to subdue them.
“This country will not be destroyed by a few people who are impatient and who want a change of government using unconstitutional means. It is not going to happen,” he emphasised, underscoring his commitment to uphold the rule of law and democratic principles.
In a direct message to his political opponents, the President challenged them to focus on constructive engagement ahead of the 2027 general elections.
“If you believe you have better plans for Kenya, prepare your manifesto and present it to the Kenyan people in 2027,” he said, encouraging a peaceful and democratic path forward
According to the head of state, the issues raised by the youth have not begun with his administration insisting his administration is working to address the issue.
“Hii fujo yote wananiletea ni ya nini. Mbona hawakuletea Uhuru, mbona hawakuletea Kibaki (Why cause all the chaos during my time? Why did they cause chaos during President Kibaki’s time and President Uhuru’s?” Ruto asked rhetorically, highlighting that his predecessors, Mwai Kibaki and Uhuru Kenyatta, did not face the same intensity of opposition-led disruptions.