Kenya is facing a crisis after violent protests broke out in response to political leaders allegedly ordering goons and mercenaries to attack peaceful demonstrators.
Azimio la Umoja, a political group, had called for peaceful protests in accordance with Article 37 of the Kenyan constitution, but the state responded with violent means.
The protestors, despite their best efforts to keep their actions within the bounds of the law, were met with state-sponsored goons who caused chaos and death, allegedly under the direction of William Ruto and Rigathi Gachagua.
Reports state that the state-sponsored goons invaded farms and businesses, uprooting trees, killing animals, and setting fire to properties.
Business premises were broken into and property was stolen, while lives were lost in the violence. In many cases, people were attacked with crude weapons or shot with guns.
According to a report, the country is in the hands of people with split personalities who are pretending to be leaders and statesmen.
The same report indicates that Ruto has a history of using violence against Kenyans when they try to change their circumstances.
The report outlines cases where Ruto and Gachagua allegedly ordered attacks on progressive individuals in the run-up to elections, leading to violence, invasion of farms, burning of homes, and attacks on places of worship.
The report further highlights that journalists have not been spared in these attacks, and the beating of journalists and local and foreign media is a signature Ruto operation.
The report warns that anyone with property in the country has reason to fear and that other properties will be invaded in the coming days.
The report also notes that Ruto owns large tracts of land across the country, and many of them were allegedly acquired illegally.
The report concludes that Ruto has brought a class and religious war to the country, and it is how these conflicts begin.
Once they start, there is no end until citizens turn on one another.
The report warns that this is the beginning of the end for the Kenyan economy, as the violence will discourage new investments and expansion of existing ones.
As a result, Azimio la Umoja is calling for leaders to unclench their fists and to make compromises for the sake of the nation.
The group also warns against the spirit of anger and bitterness, the spirit of revenge and entitlement, and calls for the cleansing of the land.
The Kenyan government is yet to comment on the allegations made by Azimio la Umoja.
However, it is essential for the government to investigate these claims and take steps to ensure that citizens are safe and that the economy is not impacted by the violence.
The government should also take measures to prevent further violence and ensure that the people responsible for the violence are held accountable for their actions.
In conclusion, the current situation in Kenya is worrying, and it is essential for the government to take immediate action to prevent further violence.
The violence is detrimental to the country’s economy and will discourage new investments, which will be a significant setback for the country’s development.
It is also crucial for the government to hold those responsible for the violence accountable for their actions.
Finally, leaders must unclench their fists and work towards making compromises for the good of the nation
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