Ruto: June 25 protests were calculated chaos, economic sabotage

President William Ruto has condemned the violence and destruction that occurred during the June 25 protests, describing them as premeditated acts of economic sabotage orchestrated by political figures who exploited the genuine aspirations of Kenya’s youth. Speaking on Friday du..

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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.

Economic losses included looted businesses and ruined livelihoods for many traders.
President Ruto emphasized that the protests were hijacked by criminal elements, stating, “it was calculated chaos, violence and destruction.”
He promised immediate investigations and prosecution for those involved, declaring, “The perpetrators of violence must be identified and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.”

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