President Ruto vows to protect police
President William Ruto has thrown his weight behind the National Police Service (NPS), which has been facing heavy criticism
President William Ruto has thrown his weight behind the National Police Service (NPS), which has been facing heavy criticism since protests broke out in the aftermath of the 2022 elections.
“To every police officer, from the constable to the man on the beat, I give you my assurance that the government of Kenya will support and stand by you as you secure our nation and keep our families safe,” President Ruto has now vowed.
Ruto issued this pledge on Tuesday, June 24, at State House during a breakfast with the Football Kenya Federation champions, Kenya Police FC. This is despite heightened scrutiny on the cops over alleged acts of police brutality and extrajudicial killings.
The Head of State referenced the contribution of the men in uniform in protecting Kenyans, property, and the nation as a whole.
“Without peace and security, we do not have a nation. The people who put their lives on the line to make sure that our families, properties, and nation are safe and stable are our security agencies,” he asserted.
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At the same time, Ruto condemned acts to undermine, intimidate, and demean the security forces, adding that the authorities deserved all the support they could get from the nation.
Despite pledging his support, Ruto’s commitment still had a caveat, noting that security agencies would only be supported if they acted per the law.
“This administration will stand by them so that they can discharge their responsibilities within the law and make sure that the nation is safe. We have enough infrastructure to make sure that this happens within the law,” he stated.
His pledge comes just a day before protests set to be held in Nairobi’s Central Business District and other parts of the country in honour of fallen Gen Zs who lost their lives during last year’s anti-Finance Bill demos.
Police have pledged to protect protesting Kenyans, cautioning them against engaging in violent acts and provoking the authorities.
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