Ruto says Kenya has reached consensus against goonism, orders crackdown on criminality
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul, 21 – President William Ruto has declared that Kenya has reached what he termed a national consensus against political violence and criminality, directing security agencies to firmly…..
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President William Ruto has declared a national consensus against political violence and criminality, ordering security agencies to enforce the law. He warned that unchecked lawlessness could lead to devastating consequences, citing the conflict in Sudan.
- The consensus against violence and lawlessness includes leaders from the business community, religious organizations, and the political class.
- President Ruto emphasized the distinction between constitutional demonstrations and criminal acts like destruction, looting, and attacks on property.
- He asserted that there is no defense for criminality and that individuals engaging in such acts will face the full force of the law.
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Ruto orders crackdown on goons behind unrest - July 2026
President William Ruto has ordered a decisive crackdown on criminal elements responsible for recent instances of unrest and violence nationwide, declaring a national consensus against political violence and criminality. He warned that unchecked lawlessness could lead to devastating consequences, citing the conflict in Sudan as an example. Former Deputy President Rigathan Gachagua has dismissed Ruto's order as theatrics, claiming rogue police officers collude with criminal gangs to terrorize Kenyans. Politicians in Kenya's Coast region risk having their state security detail withdrawn if they are found to be employing hooligans to intimidate rivals or incite violence.
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