Ruto warns protesters ahead of Gen Z anniversary demos, praises MPs for passing Finance Bill

President William Ruto has warned that the government will deal firmly with protesters planning to cause chaos and mayhem during the June 25 Gen Z protests anniversary next Thursday, insisting that the demonstrations must be held within the law. Speaking at different events in Nandi County and Nairobi, President Ruto also claimed that a section of the opposition was planning to sponsor the demonstrations. He further lauded Members of Parliament who passed the Finance Bill 2026 on Thursday, describing them as heroes.