Ruto Orders Police to Pursue Sponsors of Political Violence - August 2026

President William Ruto has directed Kenyan security agencies to actively pursue and hold accountable individuals who finance, organize, and recruit youths for political violence, emphasizing that sponsors, not just perpetrators, must face consequences. The Director of Public Prosecutions has secured additional 15-year prison terms for three terror convicts who escaped from Kamiti Maximum Security Prison. President Ruto has unveiled a new police uniform, marking a significant change for the Kenya Police Service, with the uniform being a product of extensive consultations and recommendations from a presidential taskforce.