Twenty civil society organisations have condemned President William Ruto for what they describe as "profane and divisive public utterances," arguing that his remarks undermine the dignity of the presidency and the nation's democratic institutions.

• Twenty civil society organisations issued a joint statement on Wednesday.
• Key figures include Dr Kawive Wambua, CEO of Inuka Kenya Ni Sisi, and Sheila Masinde of Transparency International Kenya.
• The groups cited concerns over shrinking civic space, economic hardship, and the "erosion of democratic institutions," linking them to the June 2024 Gen Z protests as a "verdict."