Karua hits out at Ruto administration after Cabinet commends security officers’ conduct during protests
2 min read
Martha Karua has weighed in over the move by the Cabinet to commend security officers' conduct during the anti-government protests
Narc Kenya Party leader Martha Karua has weighed in over the move by the Cabinet to commend security officers’ conduct during the anti-government protests.
In a statement via X on Thursday, July 4, Karua said the move by the top decision marking organ was an insult to families who lost their kin during the demos and those who were injured.
“An insult to the families who lost loved ones and to the hundred injured,” said the Azimio co-principal.
The Cabinet on Thursday said that the security officers acted professionally in very difficult circumstances and protected the country from anarchists.
“The members commended security officers, pointing out that they on the whole acted professionally in very difficult circumstances. The Cabinet also noted that security agencies did a good job of protecting the country from anarchists,” a dispatch from State House read in part.
The Cabinet also said that any officer who may have acted outside the confines of the law be dealt with in accordance with legal procedure and by the institutions mandated to do so.
Ruto Cabinet; Security officers acted professionally in very difficult circumstances during protests
Gov Sakaja responds to claims of sponsoring goons during Tuesday’s protests
Uhuru’s cousin, Kungu Muigai demands accountability from the Ruto administration amid growing unrest
‘I can only resign on one condition’ CS Duale
President’s daughter June Ruto appointed Director of Foreign Service
Further, it called for action against those who have committed heinous crimes of arson, looting, and robbery, among others, saying such atrocities must not go unpunished.
According to the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR), 39 people have died and 361 injured since the protests began on Tuesday, June 18, 2024.
The dead are from Nairobi (17), Nakuru (3), Laikipia (1), Narok (1), Kajiado (3), Uasin Gishu (4), Kakamega (1), Kisumu (2), Kisii (1), Mombasa (3), Siaya (1), Kiambu (1) and Nandi (1).
KNCHR also noted that there have been (32 cases of enforced or involuntary disappearances and 627 instances of arrests of protestors.
Also read,
Rift Valley MPs allege protesters attempted a civilian coup against Ruto
Government unveils new system to centralize education data
Russian Embassy addresses reports of Putin supporting anti-government protests in Kenya
How we secretly deployed uncover monitors during protests; IPOA Commissioner
You’re in the office courtesy of our sweat; Bishop Wanjiru blasts UDA leaders
KUCCPS opens KMTC portal for course revision
Follow us
