The president’s decision has sparked debate among legal experts and the public on what grounds he withdrew a bill that had already been passed by the National Assembly.
The DCI vowed to take action against those individuals, noting that while young people, the majority of them Gen Zs, exercised their democratic rights, criminals took advantage of the situation to loot businesses.
While explaining that his work, since taking office in September 2022, has been to pull Kenya out of the debt trap, he regretted that the rejection of the bill would come with serious consequences.
The head of state noted that some of these people overwhelmed police officers and also attacked members of the public.
Rev. Canon Evans Omollo said he was outraged that anti-riot officers lobbed teargas canisters and fired live bullets in the church compound, harming several protesters.
Critics have warned the youth against participating in the discussions, citing past grievances brought before the government that have remained unaddressed.
The leaders expressed concern over conflicting statements from the Executive branch regarding the protests and their aftermath.
Human rights organisations have documented three deaths during the protests in Mombasa, two from gunshot wounds and one from teargas inhalation.
Tax hikes that led to the unprecedented youth-led protests were just a trigger for many to vent their anger against a wasteful government.
It is crucial for Gen Zs not to allow their movement to be hijacked by selfish politicians or individuals with ulterior motives. The government has acknowledged their unity and
The court also directed that the police stop using bullets and other draconian measures to quell demonstrations.
A spot check by The Eastleigh Voice on Thursday morning revealed most streets had little activities going on with few commuters spotted.
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said that Ruto's decision to withdraw the bill "contributes to the reduction of the tensions and should help create an environment that is conducive to dialogue."
They include the Media Council of Kenya (MCK), the Foreign Press Association Africa (FPAA), the United Nations, and a group of 13 embassies.
He made the announcement in a press briefing on Wednesday, saying he had "conceded".
The lawyers argue that the overwhelming majority of the views submitted to the parliamentary committees for Budget and Public Finance Management strongly objected to the provisions of the fiscal bill.
Ruto's move was unexpected given his statement on Tuesday night, in which he called actions by protesters, who invaded Parliament and caused distraction, treasonous.
Out of these, 23 of the deaths were recorded between 7 am and 6 pm across the county while 30 others were recorded at night in the Githurai area.
MPs have now legitimised the deployment announced on Tuesday by Defence CS Aden Duale.
