As cases of abductions continue to increase in the country, President William Ruto has sent a warning to Kenyans who wish to exercise their constitutional rights of protest, saying every 'right has a limit.' Speaking during his New Year message to Kenyans on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, the president warned that while the Constitution allows them to protest, they should not misuse this freedom and end up causing harm to others. "It is crucial to remember that every freedom has its limits and that public safety and order must always supersede the desire for unchecked liberty.
We must ensure that our pursuit of rights and freedoms does not compromise our collective or individual safety, nor should we allow criminals to exploit constitutional rights to harm and destroy others," Ruto warned.
According to Ruto, the freedom and liberty in the Constitution should not be misused and taken advantage of by criminals who aim to harm others.
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah arrested while protesting in Nairobi CBD on Monday, Dcember 30, 2024.
