President William Ruto says Azimio La Umoja coalition leader Raila Odinga is not justified in "terrorizing" the country with anti-government protests.
During an interdenominational service in Kapsabet, Nandi County, on Sunday, the head of state said that Odinga's mass action plan is not based on genuine worries.
"My friend, honourable Odinga, does not have any reason to make us fight, hold demonstrations and violence. He has no reason whatsoever. That is just his philosophy over the years and we know him. He cannot change his stance," he said.
Religious leaders had raised concerns about the demonstrations by azimio, but Ruto assured them that they should just pray and let the state handle the protesters. Ruto accused Odinga of lawlessness and fear-mongering, saying he attempted to listen to his requests but found them unreasonable.
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"We will not allow that. It is not possible and it will not happen," Ruto said, adding, "He wants to decide himself, against the constitution and with no law; that is anarchy. It is why he wants to terrorize this country with violence and chaos." ruto
the head of state stated that he is open to meeting with any politician from any political party as long as they discuss the future of our country and the destiny of kenya in a constitutional, legal manner
the head of state said that odinga is not going to threaten us with ultimatums and chaos
the head of state said that The police would do their job according to the law. They will ensure the rights of everybody are protected. He added that those who want to protest and those who want to go about their businesses and their jobs.
Raila Odinga declared the start of mass action after the 14 days ultimatum he had given to the government expired
