Ruto says Raila free to hold demos but in peace

President William Ruto (centre), addresses Kaptagat residents after planting trees at Kaptagat forest on the borders of Uasin Gishu and Elgeyo Marakwet counties on July 1, 2023. [Peter Ochieng, Standard]

President William Ruto has said opposition chief Raila Odinga and his Azimio Alliance brigade are free to hold rallies on condition that they uphold peace.

The Head of State, on Saturday, July 1, warned that demonstrations should not lead to the destruction of property and destabilise the economy.