By Ebi Kesiena
Eliud Kinuthia, Chairperson of the National Police Service Commission of Kenya has called on Gen Zs to pause their demonstrations and allow the government time to address their concerns.
Speaking at Lamu County on Thursday, Kinuthia emphasized that President William Ruto is aware of the issues raised during the protests and is working on implementing necessary changes.
Kinuthia highlighted the risks associated with the ongoing demonstrations, noting their negative impact on the economy and the loss of life and property. “Give the President a chance to implement your demands. He has heard,” he urged.
“Give the President a chance to implement your demands. He has heard,” he said.
The police boss noted that over 60 people have so far lost their lives and 486 civilians and 383 police officers injured as a result of the demonstrations.
The Commission CEO, Peter Leley, echoed Kinuthia’s sentiments adding that the recent reorganization of the top command in the National Police Service is a clear indication that the President is committed to meeting the demands raised by the aggrieved citizens.
The protests have persisted for a month now amid fears of collapsing the economy.
They started on June 18 sparked by planned introduction of unpopular taxes via the impugned Finance Bill, 2024.
Heritage Times HT recalls that President Ruto declined to sign the Bill into law and sent it back to Parliament asking the MPs to delete all clauses.
The protesters have, however, sustained the street protests demanding among other issues, accountability for the protesters killed during the Occupy Parliament protests.
