Hon. Julius Masinde Urges Immediate End to Protests to Prevent Anarchy
Hon. Julius Masinde at a past event. In a powerful statement addressing the escalating unrest, Hon. Julius Masinde called for an immediate halt to the ongoing protests, citing severe infiltration by criminal elements and a consequent spike in looting and robbery. Masinde expressed deep concern over the inability of the police to effectively manage the situation, given their current restrictions on using water cannons and teargas, which he believes has left them virtually disarmed. "We cannot continue on this trajectory," Masinde asserted. "The protests have been infiltrated by goons, yet police have been barred from using water and teargas. They are disarmed, and the result is looting and robbery. Only one thing is sensible to do now: #StopTheseProtests." Highlighting the destructive nature of the protests, Masinde stressed that while the grievances fueling the demonstrations are valid, they must be addressed through legal and orderly means. "We cannot destro