In a resolute move to quell the recent wave of violent protests and acts of lawlessness, the Interior Cabinet Secretary, Kithure Kindiki, announced on Wednesday that a total of 312 individuals allegedly involved in planning, orchestrating, or financing the unrest have been apprehended.

Among those arrested is a Member of Parliament, whose alleged role in the chaos has shocked the nation. 

"312 people who directly or indirectly planned, orchestrated, or financed yesterday's violent protests and acts of lawlessness, including a Member of Parliament, have been arrested," Kindiki said.

The arrests have been made in response to the escalating wave of violence that has resulted in civilian and security officer casualties, disrupted daily businesses, and caused extensive damage to both public and private property.

Addressing the media during the official opening of the Kiserian Police Station and Olosurutia Sub-Location offices in Kajiado North Constituency, Kajiado County, CS Kindiki expressed his grave concern over the violence witnessed in recent days.

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He emphasized that the lower cost of living cannot be achieved through the destruction of critical infrastructure that has been built using public funds.

"Violent protests that lead to deaths, injury of civilians and security officers, disruption of daily businesses, destruction of private and public property, and looting are acts of lawlessness that can neither be accepted nor tolerated," stated CS Kindiki.

"There is no relationship between lowering the cost of living and destruction of critical infrastructure built using public funds."

Highlighting the importance of safeguarding critical infrastructure built with public funds, Kindiki stressed that lowering the cost of living should not be linked to the destruction of vital public assets.

He characterized such behaviour as "hooliganism, lawlessness, and a recipe for anarchy", making it clear that these actions would not be condoned.

The Interior Cabinet Secretary called upon security officers to enforce the law firmly and decisively, targeting all criminals involved, including economic saboteurs, looters, and vandals.

While the arrests represent a significant step towards restoring law and order, Kindiki emphasized that the investigation is ongoing, with efforts focused on identifying additional culprits involved in the violent protests.

The Interior Cabinet Secretary asserted, "The search for more culprits is on," reiterating the government's determination to hold all those responsible accountable for their actions.

The charges to be brought against the arrested individuals will encompass a range of criminal offences.

By taking decisive action, the authorities aim to send a clear message that acts of lawlessness and violence will not be tolerated, and those who disrupt the peace will face the full force of the law.