NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 16-Kiambu Senator Karungo wa Thang’wa has called on President William Ruto to resign, accusing his administration of failing to contain political violence, goonism and insecurity as tensions escalate around political rallies.

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Karungo made the remarks on Sunday while attending a church service at PCEA Rev. Samuel Marima Memorial Church in Gatundu South, Kiambu County, where he criticized the government over recent incidents of violence targeting political actors and supporters.

The senator’s call came against the backdrop of heightened tensions in Homa Bay, where a planned Linda Mwananchi political rally was preceded by reports of an attack on a hotel, road blockades and threats by rival political groups to disrupt the gathering.

Karungo accused the government of failing to guarantee Kenyans the freedom to travel and participate in political activities without fear of violence.

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“We want to tell you, Honourable William Ruto, that if you have failed to repair this country, you do not have to wait until 2027,” Karungo said.

“You do not have to wait if you have failed to restore respect and security in this country, because everyone must be able to travel and go wherever they want.”

The senator’s remarks followed reports of an attack at Homa Bay Tourist Hotel on Saturday night, where a group of youths allegedly vandalised the premises and stole property of unknown value.

According to a police incident report, the youths raided the hotel at about 8 p.m. before fleeing on motorcycles.

Officers later visited the facility alongside detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations and Crime Scene Investigation personnel.

“Police managed to access the said hotel whereby they found all hotel stationery, accessories, and furniture of unknown value were destroyed and stolen therein,” the police report said.

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya