Call for the Cessation of Anti-Government Protests

By Catherine Muema On Jul 23, 2024

By Shadrack Nyakoe

A section of leaders from Embu County has called for the immediate cessation of anti-government protests to prevent the country from descending into civil war.

They noted that what began as peaceful demonstrations by young people advocating for good governance has devolved into chaos, resulting in loss of lives and destruction of property.

Former Embu Senator Lenny Kivuti and Mbeere North MP Geoffrey Ruku highlighted that the Anti-Government Protests have been infiltrated by criminals who are looting and causing widespread damage.

They argued that these criminal elements have hijacked the legitimate demands for accountable leadership by the Gen Z revolution.

Kivuti expressed concern that the current situation threatens the political and economic stability of the country.

“The ongoing protests pose a huge threat in social, economic and political stability of the nation. I call on the young people to end the demos as many lives are lost in the course, properties are vandalized and economic activities distracted.” He said, “I’m also urging President William Ruto to follow the law of the country in constitution of the cabinet and not to retain any officer with a bad reputation.”

He warned that if the unrest continues, it could lead to the collapse of the state.

“We are only two years after the last general elections, it is so disheartening that as the economy was about to stabilize but the protests have come,” he said.