- He said he is ready to use his power and full force to ensure the life and property of all Kenyans is protected.
- But, according to Ruto, no more chaos are going to be permitted.
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President William Ruto has moved to assert his authority amidst the call for a second wave of demonstrations by Azimio leaders.
Firing a strong warning to Azimio leader Raila Odinga who on Friday announced the resumption of nationwide protests, the head of state said no more protests will be allowed in the country.
He said he is ready to use his power and full force to ensure the life and property of all Kenyans is protected.
"I am the commander in chief, nyinyi mtajua hamjui...hakuna mali ya wananchi itaharibika tena, hakuna biashara ya mkenya itaharibika tena," Ruto retorted.
The President who spoke in Kakamega on Saturday said he has been lenient to the Opposition leaders by giving in to their demands but they have gone ahead to despise him.
"Hawa watu wawache mchezo, si tulimaliza uchaguzi? Si hawa watu ni madharau wanajaribu kunionyesha," he posed.
He added, "Walikuwa na serikali ya handshake, sisi tuliwafanyia maandamano, si waliendelea na maneno yao mpaka ikakwama? Kama wako na maneno wangojee 2027 tukutane kwa debe," he said.
According to Ruto, the leaders are using demonstrations to force their way into the government.
He told them that if they had any issue that needed to be addressed they should use the legally available channel which is Parliament.
The protests, he said, are aimed at crippling the economy hence impoverishing Kenyans so that they can benefit.
Speaking on Friday in Kibera after jetting back from a weeklong visit to Dubai, Raila said anti-government demonstrations shall continue as scheduled.
“We shall retreat on the demonstration field,” Raila said.
He said they are going back to the streets because they have not received positive feedback from President on their demands.
“We postponed our demonstrations after listening to our Muslim brothers’ pledge for peaceful Ramadan prayers. We also heed the plea of the religious leaders,” Raila said.
He urged his supporters to take a rest over the weekend and on Labour Day (Monday), to get ready for the demos.
But, according to Ruto, no more chaos are going to be permitted.
"I want to tell my friends. Please for the avoidance of doubt there will be no demonstration to destroy people's property, to cause chaos, to stop people from going to work or our children from going to school," he warned.
"If you have any issue, follow the law, follow the Constitution, respect the institutions that have been created by the Constitution. If you have issues with a server, go to court forget about disturbing ordinary people."