The Rot In Ruto's Regime: How Disregard For The Rule Of Law Will Ignite Kenya’s Destruction

The Rot In Ruto’s Regime: How Disregard For The Rule Of Law Will Ignite Kenya’s Destruction

By Steve Biko Wafula / Published August 28, 2024 | 4:21 pm

Kenya stands at a precipice, teetering dangerously close to the edge of chaos. The widespread abduction, torture, and murder of young Kenyans—led by the Gen Z protests—reveal a grotesque disregard for human life that is both evil and unconstitutional. Thousands of our fellow citizens have been ripped from their homes, their bodies dumped like trash in rivers, dams, and trenches. This is not the Kenya we were promised. This is not the Kenya that our forefathers fought for. Yet, in the face of these atrocities, our President, the police, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), and the National Intelligence Service (NIS) continue to ignore court orders and the rule of law, signaling a government rotting from within.

The actions of these government bodies are not just a slap in the face of democracy; they are a catalyst for Kenya’s potential destruction. In any functioning democracy, the rule of law is the backbone that holds the nation together. It is the very principle that ensures every citizen, regardless of their position, is held accountable. When the President, the police, and other government officials choose to ignore court orders, they are not just breaking the law—they are shattering the very foundations upon which this nation was built.

The disregard for court orders is not just a sign of incompetence; it is an overt declaration of war against the Kenyan people. The government’s refusal to obey the judiciary’s directives reveals a leadership that is rotten to the core, one that has lost all moral authority to govern. It is a government that believes it is above the law, untouchable, and unaccountable. This arrogance is not just dangerous; it is a recipe for disaster.

As law-abiding Kenyans, we must recognize that the actions of our government have pushed us to the brink. The President, the police, DCI, and NIS must understand that their continued defiance of the judiciary sets a dangerous precedent. If the highest offices in the land can ignore the law, what is to stop ordinary citizens from doing the same? The social contract that binds us together is being torn apart, thread by thread, by a regime that has no respect for the very laws it was elected to uphold.

The police need to realize that their actions have consequences. By continuing to abduct, torture, and murder innocent Kenyans, they are sowing the seeds of unrest and rebellion. When a government becomes the perpetrator of violence rather than the protector of its citizens, it loses all legitimacy. The police, DCI, and NIS must release every single Kenyan in their custody, dead or alive. Anything less is an affront to our humanity and a violation of our constitutional rights.

This government, under President Ruto, is leading us down a path of destruction. Their blatant disregard for the rule of law is not just unconstitutional; it is evil. It is the kind of evil that will destroy Kenya if left unchecked. We must demand accountability. We must demand justice. We must demand the immediate release of all abducted Kenyans and their full compensation. Anything less is unacceptable.

The continued defiance of court orders by the government is a ticking time bomb. It is only a matter of time before the Kenyan people decide that enough is enough. When the rule of law is ignored, and the judiciary is rendered impotent, the people are left with no choice but to take matters into their own hands. This is not a threat; it is a reality that the government must face.

The blatant disregard for the rule of law by the Ruto administration is a symptom of a larger problem—a government that is rotten to the core. Corruption, incompetence, and a lack of accountability have created a regime that cares more about consolidating power than serving the people. This government does not deserve to lead Kenya. It deserves to be removed, and its leaders held accountable for their crimes.

Kenya is on the brink of burning, and it is President Ruto and his administration who are holding the match. The only way to extinguish this fire is to return to the rule of law, to respect the judiciary, and to release every single Kenyan who has been unjustly detained. If the government refuses to do this, then it is up to us, the people, to take back our country and restore justice.

The path that this government is on is unsustainable. Ignoring the rule of law and defying court orders are not just unconstitutional; they are acts of tyranny. If President Ruto and his administration continue on this path, they will be remembered as the leaders who destroyed Kenya. But we, the people, will not allow that to happen. We will fight for our country, for our democracy, and for the rule of law.

The time for action is now. We must stand up to this government and demand that they respect the judiciary and release every abducted Kenyan. We must demand that they are compensated for their suffering. And we must demand that those responsible for these atrocities are brought to justice. Anything less is a betrayal of the Kenyan people.

President Ruto, the police, DCI, and NIS must understand that their actions have consequences. If they continue to ignore the rule of law, they will face the wrath of a nation that is tired of their incompetence, corruption, and disregard for justice. Kenya is our home, and we will not allow it to burn. We will fight for our country, and we will win.

Let this be a warning to those in power: Kenya is not yours to destroy. It belongs to the people, and we will do whatever it takes to protect it. Release our brothers and sisters, or face the consequences of your actions. The choice is yours, but know this—Kenya will not go down without a fight.

About Steve Biko Wafula

Steve Biko is the CEO OF Soko Directory and the founder of Hidalgo Group of Companies. Steve is currently developing his career in law, finance, entrepreneurship and digital consultancy; and has been implementing consultancy assignments for client organizations comprising of trainings besides capacity building in entrepreneurial matters.He can be reached on: +254 20 510 1124 or Email: info@sokodirectory.com

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