'Ragtag militia infiltrating peaceful protests,' Gideon Moi condemns violence in protests

KANU Party Leader Gideon Moi has come out to condemn the violence witnessed in Tuesday’s protests, saying that goons have sabotaged the once peaceful protests.

Moi, in a statement, noted that the last two weeks had seen notably peaceful protests attended by demonstrators carrying placards, water, and chanting in solidarity.

The former Baringo Senator, however, said that the peaceful protesters have since been replaced by goons who are looting openly and vandalising property.

“Over the past two weeks, the protests have been notably peaceful, characterized by participants carrying placards, and water, and chanting in solidarity,” said Moi.

However, today's protests have been visibly infiltrated by a ragtag militia engaged in looting, vandalizing property, and stealing from individuals. These evidently well-organized infiltrations are clearly aimed at discrediting the genuine protestors. We strongly condemn these acts of looting and vandalism.”

Moi thus appealed to the Gen Z protestors to look out for those out to tarnish their names and isolate them for law enforcers to nab them.

He also urged security personnel to apprehend and arraign the looters while at the same time protecting peaceful demonstrators.

“We urge genuine protestors to remain vigilant and to help identify and isolate individuals seeking to exploit the protests for their own gain,” said Moi.

“We call on security officers to swiftly arrest and charge these disruptive elements, while also ensuring the protection of the peaceful and unarmed protestors.”

Since the protests started more than two weeks ago, human rights have reported that 39 people have lost their lives, over 300 people have been injured and property worth billions has been destroyed.