In Summary
- He added that the military had been deployed across the country “in response to the security emergency caused by the ongoing violent protests”.
In a televised address from State House, Ruto said the demonstrations had been “hijacked” and he was putting “on notice the planners, financiers, orchestrators, abetters of violence and anarchy”.
He added that the military had been deployed across the country “in response to the security emergency caused by the ongoing violent protests”.
“This marks a critical turning point in how we respond to such threats on national security,” he said.
“Today’s attack resulted in the loss of lives, destruction of property and a lack of respect for the institutions, the head of state said.
It is still not clear how many people have died but the Kenya Medical Association counted five people.
Many of those injured are receiving treatment at the Kenyatta National Hospital.
Thank you for defending Kenya, her people – Ruto to police
Says security officers on duty today applied themselves to the best of their abilities
In Summary
- The Head of State further assured Kenyans of beef-up security saying “he has directed all the organs of the national security to deploy all measures to thwart any attempts by dangerous criminals to undermine the security and stability of the country.”
- At least three protesters were reportedly shot outside Parliament Buildings as a mob battled police.
President William Ruto has commended the government security agencies for protecting Kenya and her people during the Tuesday’s anti-Finance Bill protest.
“I thank our security officers who were on duty today for applying themselves to the best of their abilities, in the defence of Kenya and its people,” Ruto said.
The Head of State further assured Kenyans of beef-up security saying “he has directed all the organs of the national security to deploy all measures to thwart any attempts by dangerous criminals to undermine the security and stability of the country.”
“I assure the nation, that the Government has mobilised all the resources at the nation’s disposal to ensure that a situation of this nature, will not recur again, at whatever cost,” Ruto said.
“As 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.”
The Tuesday protest reportedly left 10 people dead after they were allegedly shot by anti-riot police.
At least three protesters were reportedly shot outside Parliament Buildings as a mob battled police.
The group was protesting against the Finance Bill. At least four others were injured and picked up by ambulances, Nairobi police boss Adamson Bungei said.
The three protesters were feared dead in the incident as they approached Parliament Buildings. Another group had brought down a gate near the Senate.
A police lorry was burnt down outside parliament. Members of parliament were evacuated as the group confronted police.
