Ndindi Nyoro Blames Government for Saba Saba Chaos, Calls for Full Accountability

• Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro had laid blame on President William Ruto's regime over the chaos in the recent Saba Saba protests
• The lawmaker accused the president of failing in his mandate to protect Kenyans and their properties in his fiery speech, captured in a viral video
• He also blasted unnamed leaders for fanning tribalism to pit Kenyans from across tribes against each other

Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has blamed the government for the chaos, loss of lives, and destruction of property witnessed during Monday’s Saba Saba protests, saying it must take full responsibility for the events that unfolded.

Speaking in Wanjengi, Kiharu, on Thursday, July 10, Nyoro pointed out alleged lapses in the country's security stratum.

He said the national security apparatus is failing Kenyans despite billions being expended on it.

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The lawmaker, in a fiery disposition, wondered why the National Intelligence Service (NIS) did not rise to the occasion to prepare the country for imminent security challenges on the Saba Saba Day.

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According to Nyoro, it is unacceptable for the government to claim it was caught off guard by the protests, yet over KSh 50 billion was being allocated to agencies like the NIS to enhance the security of the nation.

Nyoro said such security lapses are evidence of deliberate inaction by those in power.

"The government must be held to account—whether by commission or omission," Nyoro stated, adding that the numerous roadblocks mounted by security agencies across the country on Monday are proof that the state knew who was behind the looting and arson.

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He further claimed that authorities, despite being properly equipped to prevent violence, allowed the perpetrators of violence to access businesses and public spaces where they caused monumental damage.

Nyoro said the government was to be held to account for the chaotic scenes in the protests.

"Whatever happened on Monday, the government must bear all the responsibility for all the businesses burnt and lives lost. The taxpayers give the government money for intelligence gathering. If they did not know what was going to happen, they have no business calling themselves the government. If the government cannot protect the lives and property of Kenyans while we give them over KSh 200 billion for that work, what then are they doing?" Nyoro posed.

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The MP wondered why there was lawlessness in Nairobi, yet the government had barricaded all the major entry points into the city.

As such, the culprits in the incidents of thievery, arson and attacks on unarmed civilians had the backing of the state, according to Nyoro.

"Stop insulting the intelligence of Kenyans. The government is squarely responsible for either ommission or commission...We can see through the lies and we know for sure that the govenrment was involved or abetted those criminalities. On Monday, the government was manning all the roads. Then where did the arsons pass through to attack businesses?" Nyoro posed.

At the same time, Nyoro blasted his colleagues in the political class for pitting Kenyans from across cultures against each other on tribal lines.

"We have seen a sustained and diabolical narrative being peddled by politicians for their parochial interests, pitting Kenyans against each other. We want to tell them, they have benefited in the past by dividing Kenyans, this time round, there is no Kenyan would hate another for them (politicians) to benefit," Nyoro said.

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Meanwhile, Ruto urged anyone with information regarding government involvement in the chaos to furnish the relevant authorities with the evidence for proper action.

Speaking at State House, Nairobi, on Wednesday, July 9, the president blasted his naysayers for politicising and weaponising the disorder in the protests to get back at his administration.

The president urged those accusing the government to be bold enough and provide evidence for the government to crack down on the perpetrators of violence.

Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.

Source: TUKO.co.ke