Maanzo: Failure to arrest political violence suspects signals Ruto is comfortable with it
Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo has accused the government of failing to take decisive action against the perpetrators of political violence, arguing that the lack of arrests signals President William Ruto is comfortable with the violence witnessed recently in the country, especially in Homa Bay County. Speaking during a local radio interview on Wednesday, August 19, […]
Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo claims that the government's failure to arrest political violence suspects reveals President William Ruto's approval of the violence. During a radio interview on August 19, 2026, Maanzo criticized security agencies for their inaction, suggesting that political influence may be the reason for the lack of arrests.
He specifically targeted the Interior Cabinet Secretary and Principal Secretary, questioning their loyalty to the government amid the violence. Maanzo also questioned the government's treatment of former ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna, arguing that Sifuna would likely continue his political opposition, even if opposition leader Raila Odinga were still alive.
Maanzo urged Kenyans to exercise political tolerance, emphasizing that losing an election does not end one's political career and that ultimate power belongs to the people.
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