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Ruto apologises to Kenyans over Shakahola massacre

He admitted that there was laxit from their side as government.

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by MAUREEN KINYANJUI

News14 May 2023 - 17:56
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In Summary


  • Earlier, the President said that he will do everything in his power to prevent another Shakahola incident.
  • He said that more than 200 people have lost their lives at a place they went to seek spiritual knowledge and guidance.
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President William Ruto during meeting at The Netherlands on May 8,2023.

President William Ruto has apologised to Kenya over the Shakohola massacre.

Speaking on Sunday at State House, Ruto said that the Shakahola incident should not have happened.

"As the President, Shakahola should not have happened. For that I truly say I'm sorry," he said.

Ruto also admitted that there was laxity from the government side.

"It is evident that there was laxity in our Government that unfortunately resulted in the death of many Kenyans. I am not taking it lightly," he said.

The President said that government officials will give an account of the massacre.

"Intelligence, Criminal Investigation Department and chief etc. We will get to the bottom of this matter," Ruto said.

Earlier, the President said that he will do everything in his power to prevent another Shakahola incident.

“We are going to work together with the church and religious organizations to prevent anything like this from happening again in the Republic of Kenya," he said.

The President said that more than 200 people have lost their lives at a place they went to seek spiritual knowledge and guidance.

Ruto formed a 17-member task force to review legal and regulatory frameworks governing religious institutions in Kenya.

While forming the task force, Ruto said the team's main responsibilities will include identifying gaps that have allowed extremist religious organisations to set up shop in Kenya.

The team will also be expected to formulate a legal framework aimed at preventing radical religious entities from operating locally.

The committee members include Bishop Mark Kariuki, Bishop (Dr) Eli Rop, Archbishop Maurice Muhatia, Judy Thongori, Rev (Dr) Alphonse Kanga, Bishop Philip Kitoto and Dr Faridun Abdalla.

Others are Prof Musili Wambua, Joseph Khalende Wabwire, Mary Awuor Kitegi, Charles Kanjama, Leah Kasera, Nancy Murega and Wilson Wanyanga.

Martin Ndiwa Talian and Maria Goretti Nyariki will serve as the task force's joint secretaries.

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