President
In a veiled reference to opposition leader
"There's no reason whatsoever for anyone to stand in the way of free enterprise, disrupt business or sabotage economic activity or work as economic terrorists for personal selfish interest," the Head of State remarked on Wednesday.
"Such impunity must be dealt with firmly and full accountability enforced to vindicate
Ruto who graced an event at the
"I want to give you my commitment that the business and investment environment in
Ruto was quick to note that the government will endeavor to protect rights and freedoms guaranteed in the
"Through the rule of law the government will take robust measures to honour and respect the rights of all and demonstrate that no one is above the law by decisively combating impunity," he said.
Call for accountability
Ruto's comments came amid a sustained campaign within government to hold Odinga accountable for his actions.
Top officials of the ruling
Led by UDA Chairperson
"In line with the importance of holding those responsible for any crimes that may be committed under the guise of protests and ensure no impunity is encouraged, the Government urges the international community to be vigilant in supporting the sanctioning of any conduct adverse to the peace and security of the country," MFA advised.
"The protests and destruction to property are a continuation of the opposition leader Odinga's well known modus operandi deployed since 1997 to force extra-constitutional political settlements for his own self-aggrandizement," MFA stated in the note circulated on Tuesday.
Odinga's demands
Odinga, who has refused to acknowledge Ruto's presidency despite losing a presidential election petition the the Supreme Court, has insistently labeled Ruto's administration as illegitimate.
The Azimio leader ordered protests by his supporters after a 14-day ultimatum he issued demanding for the suspension of recruitment of IEBC Commissioners lapsed.
He also demanded for the opening of IEBC servers to "unearth electoral fraud" despite a scrutiny supervised by the Supreme Court having cleared any irregularities.
Odinga singled out the exit of four IEBC commissioners who rejected Ruto's as an act of coercion.
The faction led by then
Cherera resigned alongside commissioners
IEBC Chairperson
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