Ruto, Raila Speak On Protests As At Least 3 Shot Dead By Police
Ruto reaffirmed his position, stating he would not permit the country to be torn apart by individuals with differing political views.
Viral Tea Ke Writer 
President William Ruto has appealed to protesting Kenyans to demonstrate peacefully and avoid violence or destruction of property. Speaking on Wednesday afternoon, June 25, in Kilifi County, the President stressed that ongoing protests across the country must adhere to the law to preserve national stability.
While addressing mourners at the funeral of Mzee Mungaro, father of Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung'aro, Ruto reaffirmed his position, stating he would not permit the country to be torn apart by individuals with differing political views.
"We must make sure that the demonstrations we hold are peaceful. The demonstrations should not lead to the destruction of property because we do not have any other country where we will go if things become tough here," Ruto said.
President William Ruto speaking while meeting a delegation from Kisumu County led by Governor Anyang Nyong'o at State House, Nairobi on June 18, 2025. /PCS
At the ceremony, the President reaffirmed his dedication to advancing his development agenda, with a strong focus on housing, healthcare, and agriculture.
In his remarks, Ruto emphasised the importance of national unity and peaceful coexistence, calling on opposition leaders to work with the government in bringing the country together.
"I want to urge Kenyans to concentrate on plans that will change their lives. Let us build roads and stabilise our economy, we should also address employment, these are the main issues," the Head of State noted.
"The most important thing is our unity as a nation. We may be of different opinions and strategies, but we must have a nation first. We must be united as a nation."
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga echoed President Ruto's remarks, urging protesters to avoid confrontations with the police and to refrain from damaging property. Speaking at the same event alongside Ruto, Odinga also called on the government to provide compensation to the families of those who lost their lives during last year’s anti-finance bill protests.
Additionally, he cautioned opposition leaders, including former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, against engaging in early election campaigns, saying such actions violate the constitution.
"We can not continue with this tendency of doing campaigns for five conservative years or each electioneering year, if we do that, then the country cannot move forward," Raila expressed.
In Pipeline, Embakasi South, footage obtained by Viral Tea allegedly shows a man who had been shot, lying motionless on the road. Eyewitnesses at the scene claimed he was dead, though his exact condition remains unconfirmed.
Protesters were heard shouting, “Wameua, wameua, wamempiga risasi, amekufa,” translating to “They’ve killed him, they’ve shot one of us.”
The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has also confirmed that live ammunition was being used on demonstrators and condemned the police response as unconstitutional.
Police stand guard during a demonstration against Kenya’s finance bill in Nairobi, Kenya, June 25, 2024. /AL JAZEERA
