As the country edges closer to the anniversary of the June 25 anti-government protests, President William Ruto has issued a forceful warning against any actions that could spiral into chaos, destruction of property, or disruption of essential services.

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He further insisted that while the Constitution guarantees the right to demonstrate, that freedom must operate alongside the need to preserve national order and stability.

Speaking on Friday during the National Productivity and Performance Conference held at State House, Nairobi, the Head of State said Kenya must remain committed to peace, order, and productivity even as citizens continue to exercise their constitutional rights.

Ruto stressed that while the government fully recognises and protects the right to peaceful protest, such freedoms must be exercised responsibly and must not interfere with national stability or economic activity.

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“We are a country that believes viciously in order, we are a civilised nation, we are an organised society, we believe in the rule of law,” the President said, underscoring the importance of maintaining discipline as political temperatures rise ahead of the anniversary period.

Ruto added that all workers must be guaranteed a safe environment to continue contributing to the economy, warning that instability at this stage would undermine ongoing development efforts.

The remarks come against a backdrop of heightened political activity and public debate during the June 25 anniversary , a date that has in recent years become associated with demonstrations and heightened tension in several urban areas.

While government agencies are closely monitoring the situation, the diplomatic community has also raised concerns. The United States Embassy in Nairobi issued a security advisory warning its citizens of possible demonstrations across the country, particularly in major cities, including Nairobi.

In a notice, the embassy said protests could emerge with little or no warning and may lead to road closures, traffic disruptions, and heightened security presence, especially within Nairobi CBD.

The advisory reflected growing international attention on the anniversary period, which has previously seen large-scale protests and confrontations between demonstrators and security agencies.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke