Leader of the Safina party Jimmy Wanjigi recently issued a strong warning to President William Ruto, criticizing the President’s handling of the continuing anti-government protests.
Speaking from his Nairobi home in Muthaiga, Wanjigi denounced the police’s disproportionate use of force on protesters, some of whom have lost their lives.
He underlined the long-term effects of such acts and issued a warning that decisions made today will have an impact that future generations will remember. Wanjigi’s comments coincide with heightened tensions in Kenya, where major turmoil has been prompted by protests spearheaded by the Gen Z movement.
Law enforcement has responded harshly to the protests, in which numerous young people have taken to the streets to air their complaints. There have been claims of excessive force and police brutality, which have resulted in multiple fatalities. President Ruto was forewarned by Wanjigi during his speech that history tends to judge leaders by their deeds.
He said that Ruto’s family, including his children and grandkids, would someday suffer consequences if he continues to employ violence against defenseless individuals.
Wanjigi emphasized the idea that the killings and injustices taking place right now would come back to haunt Ruto’s descendants, a view that expressed serious concerns about the moral and long-term ramifications of the President’s activities.