President William Ruto has promised to stop the consistent protests of Gen Z by all means possible.
Addressing members of the public at Chebango in Bomet County on Sunday, July 21, 2024, Ruto said the demonstrations have led to loss of property and life and that now enough is enough.
“Going forward, we will protect the nation. Going forward, we will protect the nation. We will protect life, and we will protect property. We will stop the looters, we will stop killers, we will stop anarchy, and we will stop mayhem because Kenya is a democracy and we want a peaceful, stable nation,” Ruto said amid cheers from the onlookers.
The Head of State said that the issues the country is facing should be resolved in a democratic manner, while at the same time stressing the need to stop the demonstrations.
“Our issues are resolved using democratic means. Ama mnasemaje watu wa Kenya. Mnasema tusimamishe hii fujo? Na tusimamishe hii vita? Na tusimamishe hii maandamano ya maafa? Na maandamano ya kuharibu mali ya watu?
“I want to promise you that it is going to stop. Enough is enough,” he said.
Gen Z told off
Ruto also said that the country will not continue with protests, telling Gen Z off after declining his offer for dialogue.
“Wakasema tuitishe mazungumzo, nimeitisha mazungumzo, wamekataa. Nimewaambia, wanaendelea kusema wao ni faceless, wao ni formless. Mimi nimewaambia, sasa my friends, you know, I have given everybody a chance to say whatever they want.
“We cannot continue like this. The country is much more important than any group of people. We must stand together as a nation, protect our nation, and make sure that Kenya is a democracy,” he stated.
After violent protests were witnessed, Ruto bowed to pressure, withdrew the Finance Bill 2024, dissolved the cabinet, and formed a multi-sectoral forum to meet the youth and listen to their concerns.
However, the youth have not committed themselves to the talks with the state and have continued to advocate for more protests.
Recently, Ruto nominated 11 Cabinet Secretaries as some opposition figures declined his call to form a government of national unity.
With the police facing more criticism over how they have handled demonstrators, they will be under immense spotlight, especially with more planned protests.
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