Ruto Calls on Youths to halt Coffin Image Sharing

Ruto Urges Young Kenyans to Cease Sharing Controversial Coffin Images

President William Ruto has cautioned Kenyans, particularly those from Generation Z, against spreading images of him and other government officials in coffins for their own safety. Speaking in Kapseret, Uasin Gishu County, Ruto accused certain politicians of financing young individuals to damage the reputations of government officials through such content.

He revealed that reports indicated some politicians had paid young social media users to produce and disseminate these provocative images. Consequently, the President admonished the youth in the region to refrain from such actions, stressing their detrimental impact on society and the potential harm to their families.

Ruto declared that this pattern of impunity could lead to serious repercussions, including a culture of violence and the diminishment of human life. He urged young people not to be tempted by small financial incentives to produce images of government officials in coffins, saying, “Today, you will put your leaders inside a coffin; tomorrow, you will do the same to your parents, your siblings, and eventually, you will begin to kill each other. ”

The President encouraged the youth to channel their talents towards creating job opportunities instead of squandering time and resources on criticizing the government. He also called on those politicians allegedly involved in such activities to redirect their efforts toward more constructive pursuits that would not jeopardize an entire generation.

Ruto’s statements came just days after five young individuals, believed to have been abducted in December, were found alive in various locations across the country. Among those recovered were Billy Mwangi, Peter Muteti, Benard Kavuli, cartoonist Kibet Bull, and his brother Ronny Kiplagat.