Thursday, August 1, 2024 – Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has directed security forces in Nyeri to clamp down on anti-government protests in Karatina, citing disruptions to businesses and public order.
Speaking at a burial ceremony,
Gachagua condemned the ongoing protests by the Gen Zs in Mt. Kenya and called
for immediate action against those responsible.
"What is happening in
Karatina is not acceptable," Gachagua declared.
"Every week there are some
criminals disrupting businesses. They are engaging the police in hide-and-seek
games every week. These characters are known, they should be arrested and taken
to court."
Gachagua emphasized the negative
impact these protests are having on local businesses and the overall peace in
the region.
"We cannot accept a
situation where criminals are crippling services in Karatina and the people who
are organising these things are known," he stated.
"So, the county
Commissioner and your team, put your best foot forward and bring an end to that
nonsense in Karatina."
Gachagua underscored the need to
maintain peace and order in Karatina, which he described as a vital part of a
peaceful region and country.
"This is a very peaceful
county in a very peaceful region and in a peaceful country, we cannot have
anarchy," he said.
"We cannot have a chaotic
situation where thugs are making it impossible for business people and ordinary
Kenyans to carry out their daily business."
This comes as the Deputy President and his allies are under police scrutiny for allegedly funding the Gen Zs to destabilize Ruto’s government through weekly protests.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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