Ruto advises Cord against mass protest over anti-terror law

Deputy President William Ruto on Sunday advised Cord to explore other means but mass action to protest security bill. 

Ruto said demonstrations should not be used as the only alternative to solving problems facing the country.

Speaking during a Sunday Service at the Ziwa African Inland Church (AIC) in Uasin-Gishu County, Mr. Ruto urged leaders to use democratic means to air their views instead of resorting to mass action.

“Taking issues to streets cannot help solve the problem but will instead lead to further confusion. We should not resort to mass action because of competition over issues which can be solved by use of law,” said Ruto.

The Deputy President said leaders should engage in activities aimed at uniting the country instead of dividing it noting that Kenya was a democratic country that could solve its challenges by the rule of law for the benefit of all its citizens.

“I want to tell our friends in the Opposition that as much as we respect their right to hold their views, they should do so in good manner. They should conduct their business in a democratic manner,” said Ruto.

The Coalition for Reforms and Democracy (CORD) is planning a series of street protests and court action to block the enactment of the anti-terror laws that it says are retrogressive.

CORD leader Raila Odinga at a previous event said Kenyans will no longer sit back and watch their freedoms being rolled back and rights taken away.