Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has ordered national administration officers in Mt Kenya to deal firmly with illegal groups and re-emerging criminal sects threatening peace in the region.
Speaking on Wednesday, November 6, during the burial of Mama Mercy Wairimu Kinyua, the mother of Peter Weru, former Mathira Member of Parliament, Gachagua said that such groups will not be tolerated in the region at any point in time.
"This is a country of rule of law. We will not allow criminal gangs to click back and destabilise this region. I have issued the County Commanders with clear instructions to protect people's businesses and ensure that no business is de-stabilised by those criminals," Mr Gachagua affirmed.
DP Gachagua added that the Ruto administration would protect businesses and the lives of Kenyans from criminal sects.
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"Why should a supermarket owner hire people to protect their business when we have a whole administration in place? Why should the youth organise themselves and start collecting money from matatu operators?" the DP posed.
Mr Gachagua asked Central Kenya residents not to be scared, assuring them the government is in control and will effectively deal with the group.
There have been concerns about the reemergence of Mungiki in the Mt Kenya region with a section of women leaders urging police to deal firmly with the group.
