Ruto Allies Urge Calm Amid Protests Over Albert Ojwang’s Death, Call for Peaceful Justice
Nairobi, The Gulf Observer: Allies of President William Ruto, led by his close aide Farouk Kibet, have appealed to Kenyans to avoid destructive protests, warning that violence and chaos are undermining national stability and economic well-being.
Their comments come in the wake of recent demonstrations in Nairobi following the murder of teacher and social media influencer Albert Ojwang, whose death has sparked widespread outrage and calls for justice.
Speaking during a women empowerment event in Kamagut, Turbo, Uasin Gishu County, Farouk Kibet called on Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja to firmly safeguard the capital from “hooliganism and lawlessness.”
“Nairobi is our capital city; we will not allow it to go down the drain. There is no way destructive protests will be allowed to leave businesspersons with losses,” said Farouk.
“We ask you, Governor Sakaja, to stand firm and resist attempts to cause chaos in Nairobi City.”
While condemning violence, Farouk urged security agencies to accelerate investigations into Ojwang’s death, calling the tragedy unacceptable.
The event was attended by key leaders including Governor Johnson Sakaja, Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii, and Members of Parliament Kimani Ichung’wah (Kikuyu), Johanna Ng’eno (Emurua Dikirr), Didmus Barasa (Kimilili), Nabii Nabwera, and John Bwire.
MP Ichung’wah echoed Farouk’s sentiments, warning against turning grief into unrest.
“The capital city of Nairobi is a reflection of who we are. We cannot make Nairobi look like the chaotic cities that some of our neighbours harbour,” he said.
“You can protest, but do so peacefully. Don’t use death to create chaos.”
Governor Sakaja, who was the event’s chief guest, also addressed the national concern over Ojwang’s killing, expressing his condolences and promising tangible support to the family.
“The killing of Ojwang is very unfortunate. He was a friend and occasionally worked with us in the media team,” Sakaja said.
“I have committed to covering all burial expenses, offering his widow employment, and constructing rental houses for his father.”
However, Sakaja issued a firm warning against those using the tragedy as a platform for destruction:
“Even if we are angry, let’s not destroy our property. If we must demonstrate, let us do so peacefully. The next time anyone tries to destroy infrastructure, burn cars, steal from businesses, or cause chaos — there will be consequences,” he cautioned.
The leaders’ united stance reinforces calls for peaceful protest, lawful justice, and national unity, even as Kenyans await progress in the investigation into Ojwang’s death.
