The government has now turned to parents, religious leaders, and elders to guide the younger generation to exercise restraint and embrace peaceful, constructive ways of demanding accountability from the government.
This comes in the wake of last Wednesday’s riots in parts of the country that left property destroyed.
Interior Principal Secretary Dr. Raymond Omollo called on senior members of society to be more active in the lives of the youth and help them nurture a steadfast respect for institutions and systems, which are the foundation of mature and civilized democracies.
His remarks come against the backdrop of waves of unrest that culminated in violent demonstrations in June 2024 and the ugly scenes witnessed last week.
“Please let us counsel our children when they go astray,” he said.
“Kenya is a country of laws, and those who feel aggrieved have a right to vent within the bounds of our laws.”
Speaking during the official opening of Mutarakwa and Kapletundo Divisions in Bomet County, Omollo condemned the violent confrontations with police officers and looting of businesses, warning that Kenya is not yet immune from anarchy.
Referencing the destruction of public and private property, including the burning of police stations and security vehicles, the PS warned that those found culpable will bear individual responsibility.
