President Ruto takes swipe at Raila's Monday and Thursday protests

On Tuesday, the Azimio leader declared that demonstrations will be held every Monday and Thursday from next week, which he insists will not end until President William Ruto heeds to their demands.

In a brief humourous comment on Wednesday, the Head of State expressed optimism that the aforesaid days will soon become the days that record the highest number of trades in the Nairobi Stock Exchange.

"I am looking forward to days in the near future when we will be reporting every Monday and every Thursday to be the days that were traded highest in the Nairobi Stock Exchange," he said as the congregation roared in laughter. 

While officiating the listing of Laptrust Reit at the Nairobi Securities Exchange, Ruto also vowed to deal with individuals aiming to impede the nation's economic progress.

President Ruto reiterated his commitment to foster the nation's economic muscle, a vision he will vehemently guard to its fulfilment.

He affirmed that the government will take robust measures to ensure that no individual shall hold the economy hostage by creating  "impunity, lawlessness and disorder."

"There is no reason whatsoever for anyone to stand in the way of free enterprise, disrupt business or sabotage economic activity for personal interest," he said.

"Such impunity must be dealt with firmly and full accountability enforced to vindicate Kenya’s commitments as a free market economy."

He further pledged to create a conducive economic environment for all Kenyans to operate in, one which he says will favor everyone to run profitable businesses.

"I also want to give my commitment that the business and investment environment in Kenya is secure and conducive on a sustainable basis," he said. 

"We have a duty to ensure that every worker and hustler from the mama mboga, MSME to the global multinational corporation operating in Kenya enjoys a conducive environment to pursue their goals unhindered."

The Head of State added that the government is aiming to provide stable investment grounds for local and international investors to reactivate the nation's Central Depository investor accounts that have been dormant.