By Calista Oyeoba / Poste February 7, 2025
Former Law Society Kenya (LSK) president Nelson Havi warned President William Ruto to tone down while talking to citizens, calling his recent speeches unnecessary noise and warning that “it’ll be resisted” if he doesn’t stop shouting at Kenyans.
There’s has been increasing opposition from livestock farmers over the proposed vaccination of herds by the government, citing lack of engagement and information about the initiative.
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Havi’s remarks came after Ruto’s fiery address in Mandera, where he passionately defended the government’s livestock vaccination program
The lawyer advised Ruto to engage Kenyans in a calm and respectful manner, stating that people would listen without the need for shouting and intimidation.
Taking to X on Wednesday, February 5, Havi criticised Ruto’s tone in his recent public addresses, particularly following the president’s fiery speech in Mandera.
Havi explained how he should change so that Kenyans would be keen to listen to him, describing the speech as unnecessary noise.
“President William Ruto, please, lower your tone, stop shouting, come down and starting talking with us. If there is a point you want to put across, we will definitely listen and hear. Otherwise, this shouting is all but unnecessary noise. It will be resisted successfully,” Havi stated.
His remarks came shortly after Ruto’s passionate defence of the government’s livestock vaccination program while addressing residents in Mandera from atop his vehicle.
How did Ruto defends livestock vaccination drive?
During his Mandera visit, the president emphasised that his administration was committed to improving the quality of livestock in pastoralist communities.
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He assured Kenyans that the vaccination drive, spearheaded by Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe, was designed to benefit farmers by boosting market access.
However, the initiative has been met with scepticism from a section of Kenyans, who have raised concerns over its transparency.
Some critics have alleged that the vaccination program could be an experimental testing ground for new vaccines.
NOTE: Calista is a Trainee-journalist who contributes regularly to DDNEWSONLINE.COM from the Department of Mass Communication, Ekocity Polytechnic, Lagos