Uhuru Kenyatta issues statement after anti-finance bill protests turns violent
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has called on the government to listen to Kenyans following the anti-Finance Bill protests that turned chaotic on Tuesday
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has called on the government to listen to Kenyans following the anti-Finance Bill protests that turned chaotic on Tuesday.
In a statement on Tuesday, June 25, Uhuru advised elected leaders to embrace dialogue and find solutions to the issues facing Kenyans.
According to Uhuru, listening was not a choice for elected leaders but a mandate.
The former President also expressed his sympathies over the loss of lives that were witnessed in the Tuesday protests.
“At this trying time for our Country, I want to remind all leaders that they were elected by the people.
“Listening to the people is not a choice but a mandate enshrined in the principles of our constitution and in the very basis and philosophy of democracy,” he stated.
KDF deployed to support police in managing protests
Office of MP Kimani Ichung’wah burnt down in Kikuyu
Protesters breach parliament security, set section of building on fire
Speaker Wetangula gives IG Koome two hours to account for missing Gabriel Oguda
Outrage after Gabriel Oguda, and other vocal social media users abducted
Kenya receives Ksh59.7 billion health grant
Uhuru made the remarks shortly after President William Ruto addressed the nation. In his address, Ruto expressed the Tuesday events as treasonous.
Ruto alleged that the peaceful protests had been hijacked by criminal elements adding that the government would counter their actions.
“I have directed all organs of our national security to deploy measures to thwart any attempts by dangerous criminals to undermine the security and stability of our country,” Ruto stated.
“As the people of Kenya go to bed tonight, I give you my assurance that the safety of your families and properties remains my utmost priority.”
Also read,
Police officer breaks into tears after his brother gets shot during protests
Protesters vandalise and loot nightclub belonging to MP Oscar Sudi
Several people shot dead inside Parliament
Charlene Ruto breaks silence on anti-finance bill protests
Obama’s sister teargassed during live interview on CNN in Nairobi
What I don’t like about Ruto government; CS Kuria
Follow us
