US-based Moses Olukere Musa has firmly denied allegations made by bloggers affiliated with the government, claiming he is behind the ongoing Genz’z protests in the county.
On Monday, several government-aligned bloggers launched a coordinated smear campaign, targeting individuals perceived to be associated with the protests.
Among their claims, they posted a message that identified Musa as a contact person linked to the Ford Foundation and the Genz Millionaires, stating, “Moses Olukere Musa is their USA contact and works for Ford.”
Musa’s denial comes in the wake of increasing tension surrounding the protests, which have drawn attention to pressing social issues.
He emphasized that he has no involvement in the protests or any associated groups. “These allegations are baseless and part of a larger narrative to discredit those advocating for change,” he stated.
Speaking in Nakuru on Monday, Ruto claimed that the Foundation hired goons to cause mayhem during the protests which led to the destruction of property and looting of businesses.
“Nataka niulize watu wa Ford Foundation watuambie hio pesa wanatoa, wanatoa ifanye fujo ndio wapate faida gani?” he posed.
“We are going to call them out and we are going to tell them if they are not interested in democracy in Kenya, if they are going to sponsor violence and anarchy we are going to call them out and we are going to tell them they either style up or they leave.”
He said that his government will not spare anyone bankrolling young Kenyans to cause mayhem in the streets during peaceful protest.
“We have no use for anarchy and destruction of property. Those sponsoring that violence, we know you and I want to call out those who are behind the anarchy in Kenya, those behind sponsoring the chaos in Kenya, shame on them,” noted Ruto.
Minutes later after his public engagement President Ruto took to his X account reiterating his claims, calling out the Foundation to clear the air on the matter and rebut the allegations.
“Our youth are not available for retrogressive assignments. Those sponsoring them to cause violence and mayhem must be ashamed of themselves. We ask the Ford Foundation to explain to Kenyans its role in the recent protests,” he wrote.
