Musalia Mudavadi warns Kenyans against fuelling tension and instability: ‘We have made mistakes’

• First Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has urged Kenyan youth not to underestimate the importance of peace and stability in the country.
• Mudavadi also acknowledged that the Kwanza government in Kenya has made mistakes, but urged Kenyans to prioritize maintaining peace despite these mistakes.
• Mudavadi’s statement came shortly after police issued a statement banning protests in Nairobi’s Central Business District.

First Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has addressed the manner in which protests are being carried out in the country.

What did Mudavadi say to the protesting Kenyans?

Speaking at the launch of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Curriculum Development Programme in Nairobi on Thursday, July 18, the country’s only Cabinet Secretary called on the youth not to undermine the country’s peace while conveying the message of their demands.

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He also urged young people to maintain discipline to avoid deterring potential industrialists with their behaviour.

“As we implement corrective measures, our key fulcrum must be peace and stability. This will ensure an enabling environment for all to carry out their activities. Let us not take peace and stability for granted,” Mudavadi said.

He cited neighbouring countries such as Sudan, which are struggling to recover from a protracted conflict.

He said the government and all Kenyans are responsible for protecting the nation.

Mudavadi admitted that the government had made mistakes and stressed the importance of maintaining national stability despite these mistakes.

“We have made mistakes along the way. And don’t be fooled, we will make mistakes in the future too,” he added.

Police ban protests in central Nairobi

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Mudavadi’s statement comes after Acting Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja announced a ban on anti-government demonstrations in Nairobi’s central business district.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, July 17, Kanja said that the police had received information indicating a plot by criminal elements to infiltrate the demonstrations planned for Thursday, July 18, and cause further destruction.

The Acting Inspector General said a lack of leadership by protest organizers has prevented police from enforcing safety protocols, forcing protests to be banned.

Kanja said the measure was taken to safeguard public safety.

Reading Roofs by Jackson Otukho, Multimedia Journalist and Copy Editor at TUKO.co.ke

Source: TUKO.co.ke