President William Ruto has cautioned Kenyans against discussing military affairs in what he termed as random talk.
Speaking during the Cadets Commissioning Parade in Lanet on Wednesday, April 16, Ruto called on Kenyans to exercise restraint when it comes to military matters.
He expressed that the military of a critical element of the country's security, hence the need to exercise caution when it comes to military men and women.
In his message, he targeted politicians, Kenyans and the media.
''I want to urge all Kenyans, leaders, politicians, and journalists alike that our military men and women are the anchor for our stability," he remarked.
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"They are the insurance of our development, and therefore, we must be sensitive and keep off matters military in random talk.''
On the other hand, he reiterated that his government would defend the military from such incidents.
''My administration and myself as the Commander in Chief, will defend, by all means possible, our military as they guarantee our stability and development,'' he added.
The comments by Ruto came after leaders such as Kalonzo Musyoka and Eugene Wamalwa commented on investigations regarding the death of General Francis Ogolla.
Additionally, in recent days, CDF Charles Kahariri has come under sharp criticism over remarks he made regarding the 'Ruto Must Go' chants.
“In the military, one of our core values is that we are apolitical, we don’t support any political side. We defend the constitution and the government of the day, duly elected by the people. So, when people decide they are tired of this government, yet they voted for it and say ‘must go’, it must be done according to the constitution,” the CDF remarked at a conference.
