
President William Ruto has reiterated the government’s commitment to ending extrajudicial killings in Kenya. He emphasized that his administration is focused on providing clear policies, with a firm stance that any form of criminality must be thoroughly investigated.
“Whether committed by citizens, criminals, or the police, all must be investigated. We must uncover the truth behind any criminal activity in Kenya,” he stated.
Ruto spoke during the burial of the mother of National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula in Bungoma on Friday.
He stressed that anyone found disrupting peace or violating the law will face full legal consequences. “The law must be applied uniformly, as the rule of law is the foundation of our democracy,” he added.
The President assured that he would not allow the country to return to the era of extrajudicial killings, where bodies were often discovered in rivers like Yala and Tana. “That will not happen under my administration,” he vowed.
Ruto reminded the public that ending extrajudicial killings was part of his electoral manifesto. He explained that steps have been taken to fulfill this promise, including transferring the police’s operational budget and financial independence from the Office of the President to the Inspector General of Police. This move, he said, strengthens the National Police Service as an independent institution capable of making impartial decisions in investigations, prosecutions, and maintaining law and order.
The President called on the police to enforce the law, but within the bounds of legality. He also acknowledged the harsh criticism and insults circulating on social media, urging a collective societal effort to ensure Kenya’s democracy remains stable.
“This approach will ensure that Kenya’s democracy remains orderly, non-abusive, and upholds the rule of law,” Ruto said.
He reaffirmed that his administration is committed to respecting the rule of law and urged all Kenyans to do the same. The government, he concluded, will support institutions dedicated to maintaining peace and upholding legal standards.
