President Ruto's full speech on demonstrations, dialogue

President William Ruto addresses the nation on April 2, 2023, at State House in Nairobi. [Edward Kiplimo,Standard]

In the last two weeks, our Country has experienced grave acts of lawlessness, widespread violence, looting and invasion of private property by persons taking advantage of political demonstrations, called by the opposition.

During this period, lives have been lost, people injured, property looted or destroyed, the economy has suffered and our image as a Nation dented.