Keynan: Those who called for demos should be held accountable

"The deaths and injuries were a result of someone calling out people to the streets."

In Summary

• President Ruto has maintained that Kenya's security is not negotiable.

• The President said there are over 300 police officers in hospitals due to last week's demos.

Eldas MP Adan Keynan during an event.
Eldas MP Adan Keynan during an event.
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Eldas MP Adan Keynan on Monday stated that the person who called for the demonstrations that led to loss of lives should be held responsible.

Speaking on Monday, Kenyan explained that the deaths and injuries were a result of someone calling out people to the streets.

"Maandamano were held and innocent lives were lost. I think the person who called for them should be held accountable," he said during an interview at Citizen Tv.

" The individual who incited and told time to go to the streets should be held accountable. This is what we call individual criminal responsibility."

Azimio leader Raila Odinga said that at least 50 people have been killed since March when the opposition coalition announced the resumption of weekly mass protests against the government. 

Interior PS Raymond Omollo in a statement said that one police officer was killed and 305 law enforcement officers seriously injured.

President William Ruto has maintained that Kenya's security is not negotiable.

Last week, he said destroying Kenya through demos will not happen again under his watch.

"There are those who want to destroy Kenya, kill Kenyans and I will not allow that, it is not negotiable," Ruto said.

"Making sure that we are a secure nation is one thing we must all agree on, we can negotiate everything but not Kenya's security," he added.

The Head of State also told off critics who have been bashing the police for alleged killings and use of excessive force during last week's protests.

The President said there are over 300 police officers in hospitals due to last week's demos.

"When you attack our police and security agencies, you are attacking the republic of Kenya. You are attacking the Constitution and the rule of law. You are promoting anarchy and destruction and that is a no-go zone and is not acceptable," he added.


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