President William Ruto has pledged to protect police officers as protests against his administration turn violent, leaving officers and civilians injured and stations torched.
Speaking on Saturday, June 28, during a meeting with National Government Administrative Officers at State House, Nairobi, Ruto reaffirmed his commitment to stand with security officers. "I am going to stand for every man and woman in uniform who is doing the duty of securing our families, children and nation, I will be there to make sure that they are not threatened," noted Ruto.
He emphasised the need to ensure officers' safety as they protect families and property. "We must ensure that our officers who secure us, our families, our property, are also secure," observed Ruto.
Ruto condemned violence witnessed during protests, which he blamed on criminal gangs, and assured officers' families of the government's commitment to their safety. "We cannot have a country where criminals are running after police officers," explained Ruto.
