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August 28, 2026
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Ruto: Politically sponsored violence has no place in Kenya’s democracy

Ruto: Politically sponsored violence has no place in Kenya’s democracy

President William Ruto has warned that politically sponsored violence will not be tolerated, directing security agencies to take firm, lawful and impartial action against those who finance, organise, incite or perpetrate electoral violence...

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President William Ruto has declared that politically sponsored violence has no place in Kenya's democracy, ordering security agencies to act decisively against financiers and perpetrators of electoral violence.

  • The President emphasized that politicians are not entitled to private militias and directed security agencies to pursue those who recruit, transport, and finance violence, not just the individuals carrying it out.
  • Key figures involved include President William Ruto and security agencies.
  • The directive was given during the groundbreaking ceremony for the modernization of the National Police College, Main Campus Kiganjo Project in Nyeri County.

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