NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 22 \u2013 A section of leaders allied to President William Ruto has urged Kenyans to maintain peace and avoid actions that could disrupt normal activities during the planned demonstrations later this week.<\/p>\n
Speaking during a church fundraiser at Nga\u2019nayo PAG Church in Kilgoris, Narok County, Farouk Kibet called on leaders to prioritize development and service delivery instead of engaging in divisive politics.<\/p>\n
Kibet said the Maa community remained firmly supportive of President Ruto\u2019s administration and praised the government for initiating development projects in the region, including the ongoing Kilgoris Airport project.<\/p>\n
He termed the planned Thursday protests as retrogressive and appealed to Kenyans to continue with their daily activities peacefully.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhile the Constitution guarantees the right to peaceful demonstrations, that freedom should not be used as an excuse for violence, destruction of property or activities that undermine national unity and economic progress,\u201d Kibet said.<\/p>\n
National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung\u2019wah defended the government\u2019s development agenda and accused opposition leaders of misleading Kenyans about the contents of the Finance Bill.<\/p>\n
Ichung\u2019wah maintained that the proposed legislation was designed to protect the interests of ordinary citizens while supporting the country\u2019s economic growth.<\/p>\n
Likuyani MP Innocent Mugabe urged parents, teachers and community leaders to guide young people by instilling discipline and encouraging participation in religious activities to help address rising social challenges.<\/p>\n
He also called on Kenyans to support the President\u2019s development agenda.<\/p>\n
John Bwire expressed confidence that President Ruto would secure a second term in office and warned against individuals planning to engage in violence and destruction during the demonstrations.<\/p>\n
He challenged leaders across the country to focus on development initiatives in their regions instead of political confrontation.<\/p>\n
Narok Governor Patrick Ntutu cautioned against any attempts to disrupt business operations in Narok Town, warning that those involved in unlawful activities would face legal action.<\/p>\n
Ntutu emphasized the importance of maintaining peace, unity and harmony within the Maa community and the country at large.<\/p>\n
At the same time, Hon. Japheth Nyakundi appealed to Kenyans to commemorate those who lost their lives during the 2024 Finance Bill protests through peaceful activities such as prayers and memorial services rather than street protests that could escalate into unrest.<\/p>\n
The leaders spoke amid heightened political tensions ahead of the planned demonstrations expected later this week.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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