Government Warns Azimio Over Fresh Protests

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023 –Government through Ministry of Interior on Monday dared the opposition to hold anti-government demonstrations, indicating that this will be dealt with firmly.

CS Kithure Kindiki was addressing fresh plans by the opposition to hold more protests tomorrow Wednesday over the high cost of living and the recently introduced Finance Act 2023 which President William Ruto signed as law.

“We are ready for them, on Wednesday we will deploy our officers from 1AM,” Kindiki said.

Prof Kindiki indicated that the protesters have been engaging in criminal activities in the name of peaceful demonstrations and assured Kenyans that there will be no more destruction this time.

Speaking on Monday at Kiserian and Kapindasum in the banditry-prone Baringo South when he toured the area to assess he progress of the ongoing operation dubbed Maliza Uhalifu targeting bandits and armed criminals, Kindiki said they are ready to confront the protesters.

Media reports have confirmed that up to 15 people were shot dead and 50 injured in three days of protests in the country between July 19 and 21.

The CS at the same time assured the residents of Baringo that security officers are monitoring bandits’ hideouts and going forward no civilian will be allowed in those hot spots.

He said areas that were gazetted as disturbed and dangerous shall remain that way and anyone found trespassing shall be considered a suspect.

“I want to assure the residents of Muchongoi, Mkutanii, Baringo, and all other counties affected by banditry that we will not allow criminals to access dangerous places, gorges, hills, valleys, and caves which were used as hideouts,” he said.

Kindiki further urged the residents to uphold peace and collaborate with the government in fighting banditry in the region.

In recent months, Baringo County was insecure due to banditry. The vice led to the closure of 21 schools in the region, thus paralyzing learning activities in the area.

However, 14 schools out of the 21 closed schools were reopened at the beginning of March to pave way for learning activities.