Ruto urges Kenyans to reject NaneNane protests

Nairobi, Kenya, Aug 7 – President William Ruto has rallied Kenyans to reject NaneNane protests arguing that it can disrupt peace in the country.

The head of state speaking in Embu county warned the planners of tomorrow’s Nane Nane March against violence.

He asserted that he will ensure to rally Kenya’s together in a bid to enhance peace in the country.

“We are a democratic country that loves peace. We do not want anarchy and demonstrations that brings death and destruction of property in our country,” he said.

Disgruntled youths have announced plans to hold demonstrations in the capital Nairobi on Thursday in what they have termed as a march against bad governance in the country.

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Earlier, acting Inspector General of police Gilbert Masengeli while meeting regional security chiefs on Tuesday urged Kenyans planning to participate in Thursday’s #NaneNaneMarch to do so within the confines of the law.

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He emphasised that security agencies are prepared to maintain peace across the country.

“Every Kenyan as per the law has the liberty to demonstrate, picket, and assemble as per the law. That one everyone is very much aware of. And where the privilege of one ends is where the other starts. We are governed by the Rome Statute and the Kenyan Constitution,” he said.

Masengeli vowed firm police action on criminal elements and called for cooperation from members of the public.