- President William Ruto has embarked on his weekly tour in Mandera County and North with security issues
- In his speech, he called on the police to make sure the investigation was done quickly about the kidnapping of five chiefs from the county
- Ruto sparked emotion from some Kenyans after choosing to address residents on his car instead of a presidential platform
Mandera – President William Ruto He is on a one -week tour of development in the county and a large northern region with security concerns following the kidnapping of five chiefs.
Source: Twitter
The chiefs, from the Wargadud unit, were reportedly kidnapped by suspected al-Shabaab militants as they headed for the South Mandera sub-offices for a meeting to complete the preparations for the Ruto visit.
What did Ruto say about Mandera's insecurity?
During his speech in Mandera on Tuesday, February 4, the president chose to talk about his car instead of using the official presidential platform.
He condemned the militants and instructed Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli to speed up the investigation and ensure the captured supervisors returned safely.
He has also assured residents that insecurity in the area will not disrupt his plans, emphasizing his commitment to stay in Mandera overnight.
However, his decision to avoid the presidential forum created a different feeling among Kenyans, with some questioning whether he felt unsafe.
How did Kenyans respond to Ruto after avoiding the topic?
@Gatungonelson claimed:
“He was afraid of al-Shabab🤣.“
@Meghja1 asked:
“Why, will he be abducted?”
@kaibseddie said:
“So the president was sitting in his air -conditioned car while the other people were talking? Wonderful. There was a threat of security, and are all the other people worthless? Why not stop the whole thing if they are there? Do you know?
@Rambugurakuon said:
“That's his choice; why should it be news? He can also address them on his own.”
@Mrbiwott saw:
“That's the situation @williamsruto waiting for the car to be kept evenly dangerous for safety. We need more careful vessels around the President. Security components must always be careful.”
@Johnnde35291263 said:
“That car is a military and many weapons can't.”
@gichurusadiq asked:
“How can Mandera citizens feel safe when the president himself does not feel safe with all the security agencies he has?”
Despite the rumors, Ruto maintained that his presence in Mandera revealed the government's commitment to restore stability in the fragile region.
3 people kidnapped Kitengela claiming police follow in their footsteps
Other news Bob Njagi and Longton's kidnapped brothers in Kitengela have claimed that their lives are in danger.
They claimed that since they were released on September 20, 2024, they have been followed by vehicles they believe belong to security officers. However, their requests to the police have not been answered.
Through the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC), the three have called on the International Criminal Court (ICC) to intervene.
They emphasized the need for a thorough investigation of their case and the perpetrators being brought to court, citing concerns about the country's lawsuits.
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