Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has cautioned what he terms as security threats to the country’s stability and urged citizens to shun violence and incitement as the political temperatures heat up.
In a public address, Kindiki said there are groups actively preparing for violence and disruption, a move he described as dangerous and unacceptable in a country that has made great progress from the era of political oppression and one-party dictatorship
“There are people planning chaos. But Kenya is not a playground for the power-hungry. It is not a battlefield for selfish politics,” said Kindiki.He made an appeal to Kenyans to avoid the destruction of national development achievements.
He emphasized that while dissent is welcome in a democracy, destruction and lawlessness cannot be tolerated.“You can speak. You can question. But your freedom ends where another Kenyan’s safety begins,” he added.Kindiki warned the youth against being used as pawns in political battles.
“You are not cannon fodder. You are the future. Don’t trade it for temporary chaos, stay focused on building rather than destroying the country," he said.Kindiki’s remarks come amid rising concerns over protests and public unrest that have rocked parts of the country in recent weeks.
Over 40 people have reportedly died, and dozens more have been arrested or abducted, as public anger over political and economic issues grows.
Reiterating the government’s position, the DP said Kenya remains a nation governed by law, not mobs.
“We are a country of ballots, not bullets. A republic built on peace, not fear,” he declared.The deputy president concluded with a powerful appeal for national unity and historical responsibility.
“Let history remember this as the moment we said: enough. Kenya is bigger than any one of us,” he said.
