The United States of America (USA) government has condemned the violence reported during Tuesday's anti-finance bill protests.
In a press briefing on Tuesday, June 25, U.S. Department of State spokesperson Matthew Miller called on the Kenyan government to put up measures to restore order.
The U.S. further urged the Kenyan administration to provide space for dialogue even as it mourned those who lost their lives during the protests.
"We condemn the violence reported during protests in Nairobi and around Kenya. We mourn the loss of life and injury sustained and offer our condolences to the families who lost loved ones. We urge restraint to restore order and provide space for dialogue," Miller stated.
During the protests, several people were shot dead by police officers outside Parliament buildings in Nairobi as protestors breached security to enter the premises.
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Several others were injured before they were picked up by ambulances and rushed to the hospital for medical attention.
Addressing the nation on Tuesday evening, President William Ruto noted that the lawful protests by law abiding citizens were hijacked by organized criminals.
He assured Kenyans that they were safe as their security and that of their families and property remained his utmost priority.
"I hereby put on notice the planners, financiers, orchestrators and abettors of violence and anarchy, that the security infrastructure established to protect our republic and its sovereignty, will be deployed to secure the country and restore normalcy," the president remarked.
