Ruto condemns violence ahead of Nane Nane anti-govt protests
By Mary Wambui |
The protests, named after their scheduled date—August 8—are intended, according to posters shared on social media, to advocate for reforms in governance.
President William Ruto has warned against violence and destruction of property ahead of tomorrow's planned protests titled #NaneNane in Nairobi.
"We don't want chaos in the country. We don't want protests that cause deaths and destruction of property. We want peace," President Ruto said while addressing a gathering in Embu during his working tour of the Mt Kenya region.
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The protests, named after their scheduled date—August 8—are intended, according to posters shared on social media, to advocate for reforms in governance.
Acting Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli is scheduled to give a briefing on police preparedness for the protests this afternoon.
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