Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has come out strongly against the government, holding it responsible for the violence, destruction of property, and loss of lives witnessed during the Saba Saba protests on Monday. Speaking at Wanjengi Coffee Factory in his constituency on Thursday, Nyoro condemned the state’s handling of the nationwide unrest and accused it of either complicity or gross negligence.
Nyoro questioned the effectiveness of the National Intelligence Service (NIS), pointing out that Kenyans contribute over Ksh.50 billion annually to fund intelligence operations. He criticized the government’s claim that it was caught unaware by the scale of the protests and the ensuing violence.
“If the government cannot protect the lives and property of the people of Kenya while we give them Ksh.200 billion to do that work, then what is your work?” posed Nyoro.
The legislator noted that roadblocks had been mounted by security forces on the day of the protests, indicating the State had prior knowledge of possible disruptions. He suggested that this meant the government either allowed or failed to prevent the chaos, making it complicit in the destruction that followed.
“The government is cruelly responsible for either omission or commission, na muwache kupea Wakenya story mingi kila wakati. We can see through the lines,” he added.
Nyoro went further to accuse the State of abetting criminal activity, saying that while all roads were heavily guarded by police, the groups involved in looting and burning businesses managed to pass through undetected.
“Siku ya Monday ni serikali ilikua inalinda mabarabara zetu zote… wale walipita kuchoma mali ya watu walipita wapi?” he questioned.
His remarks have added to the growing calls for accountability over the government’s handling of the protests, which were largely driven by public frustration over economic conditions and political dissatisfaction. Nyoro’s position marks a significant internal criticism within the ruling coalition, as he demands transparency and responsibility from state agencies tasked with national security.
