We won't condone anarchy disguised as human rights – Kaluma

Homa Bay Town Member of Parliament George Kaluma has reiterated the commitment of the broad-based government to taming anarchy during protests.

In a statement posted on his X account, Kaluma stated that Kenya cannot continue to justify ethnic unrest under the guise of human rights.

“Kenya can't be a nation waking up to defend ethnic anarchy disguised as exercise of human right ‘to protest for nothing’ every day,” Kaluma noted.

Kaluma claimed that the chaos witnessed during recent demonstrations is deliberate and meant to scare away potential investors.

“The chaos they are engaged in is deliberate and intended to worsen this situation by chasing away investors who would set up and create job opportunities in Kenya, against your best efforts,” he added.

He also defended President William Ruto, noting that the country’s current challenges were inherited.

“The challenges facing Kenya did not begin with President Ruto’s administration but were in fact inherited,” he said.

Addressing the issue of rising youth unemployment, Kaluma pointed out that it is a global problem, warning that by 2035, the world is projected to have 1.2 billion jobless people.

He urged the president not to restrain protestors who destroy property or attack police officers, saying they should face the consequences of their actions.

“Let them attack our police officers, police stations, other people's property or businesses or attempt to take away the lives of other people so that they may learn by experience,” he said.

“Focus on building a resilient, inclusive, equitable Kenya in which all citizens belong.”

Kaluma’s remarks follow those of Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku, who also criticized opposition leaders over what he termed as fueling ethnic division and hatred.

Speaking in Kisauni, Mombasa County, Ruku accused opposition leaders of hiding behind tribal rhetoric after failing to deliver while in public office.

He said their aim is to incite chaos and unrest in the country, as witnessed during recent protests, including those held on Saba Saba Day.

“There is a lot of incitement in our country, and it is brought about by tribalists and people full of hatred—those who want to see anarchy in the Republic of Kenya, those who are terrorizing the people,” Ruku said.

“There are others who failed in the work they were given by the people. Their work now is tribalism, incitement, and hatred. They are the ones who want to bring chaos to our country.”