President William Ruto has condemned the violence witnessed during today\u2019s anti-finance bill protests.<\/p>\n
In a state address from State House, the President described the day\u2019s events as an \u201cunprecedented attack on Kenya\u2019s democracy, rule of law, and the integrity of its constitutional institutions.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cToday\u2019s attack on Kenya\u2019s constitutional order has resulted in the loss of lives, destruction of property, and desecration of institutions and emblems of our sovereignty,\u201d President Ruto stated.<\/p>\n
The head of state assured Kenyans that the government has mobilized all available resources to prevent a recurrence of such violence.<\/p>\n
He commended security officers for their efforts in defending the country and directed all national security organs to implement measures to thwart any attempts to undermine security and stability.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs the people of Kenya go to bed tonight, I give you my assurance that your security, that of your families and property, remains my utmost priority,\u201d assured President Ruto.<\/p>\n
The President warned individuals responsible for the violence that the government would take decisive action against them.<\/p>\n
\u201cI put on notice the planners, financiers, orchestrators, and arbiters of violence and anarchy that the security infrastructure established to protect our republic and its sovereignty will be deployed to secure the country and restore normalcy,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
While lauding the youth for expressing for their role in organizing a democratic discourse around critical national issues, Ruto stressed the need to distinguish between criminals and peaceful protestors.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe must isolate crime from democratic expression and separate criminals from people exercising the freedom of expression and divergent opinion. I shall continue a government that is fully committed to maintaining the integrity of our state, promoting the unity of our nation and enhancing the peace and security of all citizens and their livelihoods,\u201d he stated<\/p>\n
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