President William Ruto has sought to clear himself from any wrongdoing following the killing of more than 20 people during anti-Finance Bill protests. Ruto insisted that only 19 lives were lost and not 24 as it is claimed by human rights organisations. Ruto said property worth Sh2.4 billion was either destroyed or burned down during the protests. Asked how he felt about the death of a 12-year-old boy in Rongai, Ruto said any life lost must bother everyone, including him. He maintained that criminals took advantage of the protests to destroy property and burn Parliament and other critical government infrastructure.

Source: The Star June 30, 2024 17:52 UTC