President William Ruto has told off the Opposition, insisting that they must present their development agenda to the people of Kenya.
Speaking on Saturday, Ruto said this is the right route to take as opposed to inciting hate and lawlessness.
He went on to say that his administration will be firm against leaders who are only out to exploit young people for their selfish interests.
“The Opposition must present their development agenda to Kenyans rather than stirring lawlessness, hate and tribalism. We will stand firm against those selfish leaders who exploit our youth to rescue their dwindling political careers,” Ruto said on X
The President had earlier slammed the opposition for bringing hatred and tribalism when lives are getting lost, property and businesses destroyed during the demos.
Ruto insisted that this has to stop by all means, even as he warned individuals behind the recent wave of property destruction during protests across the country, insisting that the government will go after them regardless of their status
“All those who want to cause chaos in Kenya, we will punish them. It is impossible that people go and destroy other people's property, burn people's businesses, deaths occur and then they bring us petty politics, hatred and tribalism, and I have said that this has to stop in Kenya," he said.
According to President Ruto, the destruction witnessed in towns across the country was not spontaneous but coordinated.
He insisted that the rule of law must prevail to protect lives, livelihoods, and public infrastructure.
“Those of you who participated in destroying property in our towns, whether it's Nyeri, Murang’a, Meru, Embu or Kirinyaga, we will come after you," he said.
"Especially those who planned the violence. Don’t tell us it’s political persecution. It is what it is."
He spoke during the 9th Edition of the Kaptagat Integrated Conservation Programme, Simotwo, Elgeyo Marakwet County.
Ruto also urged political and religious leaders to stop inciting youth into violence, lawlessness and destruction.
“We must step back as a nation and ask ourselves, is this really what we want to do?”
