President William Ruto has asked security agencies to speed up investigation into the mysterious killings in Nairobi. 

Speaking at Kaptagat, Elgeyo-Marakwet County, during the 8th edition of the Kaptagat Forest Rehabilitation Programme on Saturday July 13, 2024, President Ruto said it is the responsibility of security agencies to protect lives of Kenyans and their property. 

The President said police were under firm instructions to expedite investigations into the killings and bring those responsible to book.

“Nine bodies have been retrieved from Kware dumpsite in Mukuru kwa  Njenga, majority being bodies of women and girls,” he said. 

At the same time, President Ruto said he was ready to form a broad-based government to accelerate efforts to unite the country. 

He said the new government will focus on the fight against corruption and create more job opportunities. 

In addition, the President urged Kenyans to unite and work together for the sake of peace and development. 

“This is time for us to unite and work together for prosperity. Transformation of Kenya can’t be delayed,” President Ruto said.

He also urged Kenyans to jealously guard peace in the country, noting that without it development would be elusive. 

Meanwhile, the Head of State advised young people not to allow anyone to incite them to engage in acts of lawlessness because of politics. 

“There is no justification for any Kenyan to lose life or property. Kenya is a democratic country that operates under the rule of law,” said President Ruto. 

He added, “We have a great nation, Kenya, and we must protect it by all means.”

At the same time, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua commended President Ruto for dismissing the Cabinet, saying leaders should serve Kenyans with humility. 

Additionally, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi urged Kenyans to support President Ruto’s initiatives aimed at transforming the country.