A visibly angered President William Ruto on Wednesday issued a stern warning to those he accused of plotting to remove him from power through unconstitutional means. Speaking at Kilimani Police Station after inspecting an ongoing police housing project, the Head of State said he would not tolerate any attempts to use violence to topple his administration before the 2027 General Election.
“I want to tell those characters giving us lectures that they can change this administration using violence and unlawful means before 2027 — let them try,” he declared, adding that he could no longer remain silent. “Enough is enough.”
The President emphasised that Kenya remains a democratic nation where leadership changes are effected through the ballot, not violence. “We cannot choose leadership through violence. That is not going to happen in this country,” he said.
He expressed dismay at what he termed as politically instigated attacks on his government, questioning why such hostility did not manifest during the terms of his predecessors. “They are telling me about Moi… he was a president, the same way Kibaki was a president, same as Uhuru. So where is all this coming from? That is nonsense!”
Ruto vowed to deploy all available measures to uphold national security, promising action against both perpetrators and sponsors of unrest. “Those who were found looting people’s businesses will be dealt with by the law, and we are going for those sponsoring them,” he said. “Anyone going to attack a police station in Kenya, that is a declaration of war. It is not acceptable.”
His remarks follow a wave of anti-government protests that began on 12 June 2025, resulting in widespread destruction of property, the infiltration of criminal gangs, and the deaths of several demonstrators and civilians. The President said he is duty-bound to protect lives and property, signalling an increasingly hardline stance amid growing political unrest.
