Kenya resolves to end violence from demonstrations

The Kenyan government is determined to end violence and looting stemming from anti-government protests, said Kenya's interior cabinet secretary, adding that anarchy, violence and plunder must stop.

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki said in a statement following violent demonstrations on Tuesday that the protests have been hijacked by criminal gangs who continue to disrupt public order, commit arson and terrorize the public. The protests began last month in response to a controversial finance bill that aims to increase taxes to pay Kenya's external debt.

"The reign of terror against the people of Kenya and the impunity of dangerous criminal gangs must end at whatever cost. The government is determined to stop criminals aiming to terrorize the public and harm Kenya," Kindiki said.