Following recent protests led by young Kenyans, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki acknowledged their grievances but condemned the violence that erupted, asserting that the government will not permit anarchy.

• At least 16 people were killed during the demonstrations, with hundreds more injured.
• The comments were made during a public address in Mitaboni, Kathiani Constituency, Machakos County.
• Kindiki emphasized that while the government will uphold rights to peaceful protest, it does not tolerate violence disguised as democratic expression.