Why government deployed more police in Nairobi despite the Raila-Ruto truce
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Government still deployed more police in Nairobi despite Raila-Ruto agreeing to dialogue to settle their differences
Government still deployed more police in Nairobi despite Raila-Ruto agreeing to dialogue to settle their differences.
On Monday, April 3, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua disclosed that the government would continue to station police officers in particular areas across the country.
This, according to the DP, was in keeping with earlier planning before scheduled rallies were called off by Azimio Leader Raila Odinga.
Despite Raila declaring on Sunday, April 2, that the protests had been put on hold for at least a week, Gachagua was not confident that the country would experience complete tranquility.
“Aware that hooligans who were set to take advantage of the chaos to loot and steal could still be prepared to continue, our security officers are vigilant and on full alert,” the DP stated the need for the deployment.
Gachagua though moved to quell fears of riots assuring Kenyans that the police would provide enough security.
“With the calling off of the demonstrations and violence, I urge all Kenyans to go back to work and resume their businesses with vigour and alacrity,” he added.
Gachagua further warned Kenyans who cause chaos in subsequent protests.
“All lawbreakers will be swiftly apprehended and prosecuted in accordance with the law. I am happy our economy which had started showing signs of recovery is now back on track,” he warned.
In an earlier statement on Sunday, April 2, the DP congratulated Raila Odinga for calling off the demonstrations.
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“I salute Raila Odinga for calling off demonstrations and violence and choosing to pursue his issues in Parliament in accordance with the Constitution and the laws of Kenya. That is statesmanship,” his statement read in part.
While calling off the protests, Raila revealed that one of the conditions was to drop all cases related to the demonstrations.
“In accepting the call for dialogue, we ask that all arrests and prosecutions related to our demonstrations be stopped with immediate effect,” the Azimio leader demanded.
Raila further added that at no particular time did Azimio’s top leadership advocate for the destruction of property.
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