Nyahururu town remained a no-go zone area as security officers were deployed to prevent the youth opposed to the Finance Bill from accessing the venue of the Consecration and Enthronement of Rev. Maj. Samson Mburu Gachathi.
The presence of the security officers followed the attendance of the ceremony by President William Ruto and his deputy Rigathi Gachaguaas Gathathi was consecrated the third bishop of ACK Nyahururu Diocese.
Organisers of the anti-Finance Bill protests had in their program said that politicians who voted ‘Yes’ for the Bill should not be allowed to speak in the churches on Sunday.
Metal detection gadgets were installed in all the entrances where the christians and guests attending were frisked to ensure the youth under the hashtags “Occupy the Church” and “Occupy Nyahururu” would not pass through.
Roadblocks manned by heavily armed policemen were mounted around the town as the youth were left articulating their business in the social media platforms. President Ruto in his address said the courage and unity that the youth have exhibited in the management of our country’s affairs was encouraging.
“We will engage them to discuss their concerns and build a better Kenya for everyone,’ said the head of state. He said the youth have demonstrated courage as they stepped forwards tribeless and they will be engaged to build the country.
“In the budget, we have allocated resources to ensure there are enough resources for education and agriculture,” said the head of state. In agriculture, he said the counties of Nyandarua and Laikipia produce much of the food consumed in the country.
” Going forward the government will support the local farmers to produce more, and discourage the import of potatoes, eggs among other products from other countries,” said Ruto. Sapit called on the leaders to embrace listening to the issues raised by the youth and stop using excessive force.
” The youth should also be orderly when engaging the government when seeking their issues be handled,” said Sapit.