President William Ruto has ordered security agencies to take firm action against criminal groups and their financiers, warning that violence disguised as protests will not be tolerated.

• The President stated that the focus should be on individuals who recruit and fund these "goons," rather than just the young people involved.
• The directive comes ahead of planned demonstrations linked to the Gen Z protests scheduled for June 25.
• Ruto emphasized that while the right to protest is guaranteed, it must not infringe on the rights of other citizens to go about their daily lives, and those carrying weapons will be treated as criminals.