President William Ruto has described Tuesday's violent chaos in Parliament as treasonous and vowed a firm response to restore normalcy.
Nairobi — President William Ruto has described Tuesday's violent chaos in Parliament as treasonous and vowed a firm response to restore normalcy.
"We shall provide a full and expeditious response to the treasonous events," the president stated, assuring the nation of the government's determination to secure the country. He also issued a stern warning:"I hereby put on notice the financiers of violence and anarchy." On Tuesday night, Defence Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale issued a Gazette Notice authorizing the deployment of the military, as police appeared overwhelmed in many parts of the country, particularly in Nairobi.
Thousands of protesters engaged in running battles with the police, who fired rubber bullets and tear gas to disperse the crowds. Similar chaos erupted in major towns, including Nakuru, Mombasa, Eldoret, and Nyeri. Businesses were shut, and transport was paralyzed as police clashed with demonstrators calling for MPs to reject the proposed tax increases.
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