Ruto Sends Warning as June 25 Protest Anniversary Nears

Ruto Sends Warning Ahead of June 25 Protests

President William Ruto has issued a warning against violence, destruction of property, and disruption of normal activities ahead of the planned June 25 protest Anniversary.

Speaking during the National Productivity and Performance Conference 2026 in Nairobi on June 19, the President said every Kenyan has a constitutional right to protest, but warned that no one should use demonstrations to cause chaos or damage property.

The planned June 25 protests are expected to mark two years since the 2024 Finance Bill demonstrations, during which several young Kenyans lost their lives.

Ruto said Kenya is a democratic country that respects the rule of law and protects the rights of all citizens.

“We will defend the rights of everybody because we are a country that is civilized, which is in order. We are an organized society. We believe in the rule of law. We protect everybody’s rights,” he said.

The President noted that citizens with grievances are free to petition and protest, adding that the government remains committed to safeguarding those rights.

“It is for every citizen who has an issue to petition or protest and we must protect their right to do so,” he said

Ruto Warns Against Destruction and Disorder

At the same time, Ruto warned that demonstrations should not interfere with the rights of other Kenyans or lead to the destruction of property.

He said the government would not allow individuals to mobilize people to create chaos in the country.

“The one thing that is not going to happen is that people will be mobilized to destroy property or to cause chaos or mayhem. That will not happen,” he said.

According to the President, protecting the rights of protesters must go hand in hand with protecting the rights of workers, students, farmers, and business owners.

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Schools, Businesses and Farms Must Continue Operating

The president emphasized that schools should remain open and businesses should continue operating without disruption.

“Children will go to school because it’s their right to go to school,” he said.

He added,”Workers will go to work because that’s how we raise the productivity of our nation. And businesses will go, open their businesses and grow our economy.”

He also stressed the importance of allowing farmers to continue their work to support food production and national development.

“And farmers too, and everybody, so that we can take the nation forward,” he said.

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Call for Unity and Patriotism

Ruto also urged Kenyans to remain united and avoid speaking negatively about their country.

He said citizens should focus on solving the country’s challenges rather than promoting negativity.

“If there is a problem in Kenya, let us protect it. It is our country. We must fix it,” he said.

The President called on all institutions, including the Executive, Parliament, the Judiciary, constitutional commissions, and the public service, to work together in protecting the rights of all Kenyans while maintaining peace and order.

“I will be at the forefront because that’s how we keep our nation as what it is,” he said.

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