President William Ruto, speaking at Keringet Market in Nakuru County on Monday accused the Ford Foundation, an American NGO, of funding recent anti-government protests in Kenya. Ruto alleged that certain parties were profiting from the unrest and channeling funds to local groups to destabilize the country.
"Those who are sponsoring the violence, we know them and I want to call out those who are behind the anarchy in Kenya. Shame on them!" Ruto said.
Ruto alleged that the Ford Foundation had nefarious intentions and was working against Kenya's best interests and democracy. He demanded that the organization clarify its motives for destabilizing Kenya's democratic processes.
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Earlier in Nakuru, Ruto reaffirmed his commitment to halting those financing violence in Kenya, stressing the importance of peace. He urged the youth not to be manipulated by powerful entities seeking to sow chaos and division.
The government had initiated an investigation into six politicians, a businessman, and two NGOs suspected of funding the protests. Those under scrutiny included politicians from Rift Valley, Nairobi, and Central Kenya, a businessman from Rift Valley, as well as local and international NGOs.
Isaac Mwaura, the Government Spokesperson, had earlier alleged that certain international actors were displeased with Ruto's initiatives to reduce Kenya's reliance on the US dollar for international trade, prompting their involvement in Kenyan political affairs.
Ruto has emphasized the need for national dialogue to move the country forward, stressing the importance of incorporating young people into various sectors. He expressed concern that youth movements have been influenced by individuals allegedly funded by foreign entities. Ruto affirmed Kenya's commitment to peace, stating that any attempts to sow anarchy would not be tolerated. He specifically called out the Ford Foundation for allegedly financing recent protests, demanding that they cease their activities in the country immediately.
