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Political Turmoil and Protests in Kenya
Wetang’ula criticizes clergy silence on protest violence; Ruto labels June 25 protests as economic sabotage.
Wetang’ula criticizes clergy silence on protest violence; Ruto labels June 25 protests as economic sabotage.
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula criticized the clergy and foreign envoys for their silence regarding the violence that erupted during the recent Gen Z-led protests, calling for balanced condemnation of unlawful conduct.
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President William Ruto condemned the violence during the June 25 protests, labeling them as premeditated acts of economic sabotage by political figures. He expressed sorrow for the lives lost and the destruction of businesses.
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The High Court has restricted the use of tear gas and crowd-control measures by police during protests, particularly protecting peaceful demonstrators seeking medical assistance. This ruling was made in response to a petition from the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) on June 27, 2025.
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The recent June 25 protests in Maua, Meru County, resulted in the looting of over 7,354 bags of fertiliser valued at more than Ksh29.5 million from the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) depot, significantly threatening Kenya's agricultural stability.
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