Kindiki Condemns Leaders Applauding Chaos, Pledges Firm Action Against Anarchy
MACHAKOS — Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has strongly criticized political leaders who praised the violent protests that unfolded last Wednesday, accusing them of supporting lawlessness and undermining national stability.
Speaking during a youth and women empowerment forum at Mitaboni Grounds in Kathiani Constituency, Kindiki condemned the unrest that left businesses destroyed and citizens harmed. He revealed that innocent Kenyans were not only robbed but also assaulted during the chaos.
“I am shocked to see some politicians celebrating the kind of destruction, rape, and lawlessness we all saw on Wednesday,” he said. “Many people went to sleep as paupers after waking up with thriving businesses that were looted or torched.”
Kindiki questioned the morality of leaders who support or excuse such acts. “What mistake did those business owners make? How can anyone who claims to seek national leadership glorify that kind of anarchy?” he asked.
Law and Order
The Deputy President said the government remains committed to protecting constitutional rights but warned that criminal actions masked as protests will be prosecuted.
“There is a clear line between democracy and anarchy. If protecting peace and stability costs us popularity, so be it,” he declared. “We are not here to defend a regime’s popularity; we are here to enforce the law.”
He emphasized that anyone who loots, commits violence, or incites unrest will face legal action. “We won’t allow a few criminals to hijack the genuine voices of our youth and turn them into instruments of chaos.”
Call for National Unity and Responsibility
Kindiki urged religious leaders, foreign diplomats, and all political players to take a firm stand in support of the rule of law.
“This is the time to make a clear choice: uphold the law and protect the nation or enable anarchy. Even our friends outside Kenya must understand that a secure country is not built on riots,” he said.
The Deputy President reiterated the government’s openness to dialogue. “We are listening to Kenyans from every corner of the country. Our interest is to serve, and that includes tackling corruption and waste as demanded by the public.”
Engaging with the youth
Kindiki praised young people for calling on leaders to safeguard the nation’s future. “They’ve told us clearly they want to inherit a peaceful, united, and developed country. That’s the Kenya we are working to build.”
He also described the empowerment forums as valuable platforms for grassroots feedback. “This is how we hear what Kenyans expect from their government and how we tailor service delivery to meet real needs,” he said.
The Deputy President has been leading a series of nationwide engagements aimed at deepening public participation in governance, especially among youth, women, and small-scale traders.
As tensions ease following last week’s unrest, the government has restated its intention to differentiate between peaceful protest and criminal activity. Kindiki’s message was clear: dissent is a right, but violence will not be tolerated.
