President William Ruto has expressed deep frustration over his unsuccessful attempts to quell the ongoing anti-government protests.
Addressing a gathering in Bomet on Sunday, July 21, the head of state shared his struggles in inviting Generation Z for a dialogue to find a peaceful resolution.
President Ruto revealed that he had extended an open invitation to everyone, encouraging them to voice their concerns following the deadly protests.
He strongly condemned Generation Z for evading discussions with him during an X Space meeting and in the planned national dialogue.
Key figures from the historic #OccupyParliament protests and their organizers, who have remained anonymous, failed to attend the X Space meeting and refused to participate in the national dialogue.
“Enough is enough,” President Ruto declared.
“They demanded that I withdraw the Finance Bill 2024, and I did that. I called them for a conversation, but they directed me to X Space.
I went there, but they fled. Now, I have called for a dialogue, but they have refused, saying that they are faceless and formless.”
Emphasizing the importance of maintaining peace to safeguard democracy, William Ruto stressed that democracy cannot be replaced by anarchy and mayhem.
He challenged those allegedly sponsoring the unrest to step forward and clarify their objectives behind the widespread protests and disruptions in the country.
“I have told them, my friends, I have given a chance to everybody to say whatever they want. It cannot continue like this.
William Ruto to the Gen Z
The country is much more important than any other group of people. We must stand together to protect our nation and make sure that Kenya is a democracy.
Those who were orchestrating this violence cannot continue to be faceless, nameless, homeless, and anonymous.
Let them come forward and tell us what this violence is going to achieve and their plan beyond this unrest,” he added.
He urged everyone to come together, put aside their differences, and work towards a peaceful and democratic Kenya.
His heartfelt message resonated with the hope that reason and dialogue would ultimately prevail, bringing an end to the chaos and unrest.
