Thank you for defending Kenya, her people – Ruto to police

President William Ruto has commended the government security agencies for  protecting Kenya and her people during the Tuesday’s anti-Finance Bill protest.

“I thank our security officers who were on duty today for applying themselves to the best of their abilities, in the defence of Kenya and its people,” Ruto said.

The Head of State further assured Kenyans of beef-up security saying “he has directed all the organs of the national security to deploy all measures to thwart any attempts by dangerous criminals to undermine the security and stability of the country.”

“I assure the nation, that the Government has mobilised all the resources at the nation’s disposal to ensure that a situation of this nature, will not recur again, at whatever cost,” Ruto said.

“As the people of Kenya go to bed tonight, I give you my assurance that your security, that of your families and property, remains my utmost priority.”

The Tuesday protest reportedly left 10 people dead after they were allegedly shot by anti-riot police.

At least three protesters were reportedly shot outside Parliament Buildings as a mob battled police.

The group was protesting against the Finance Bill. At least four others were injured and picked up by ambulances, Nairobi police boss Adamson Bungei said.

The three protesters were feared dead in the incident as they approached Parliament Buildings. Another group had brought down a gate near the Senate.

A police lorry was burnt down outside parliament. Members of parliament were evacuated as the group confronted police.