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"This morning, we received credible intelligence indicating that certain organised criminal groups have planned to infiltrate, disrupt and destabilise the peaceful nature of the demonstrations, potentially compromising the safety of the protesters," Acting Police Commissioner Douglas Kanja said in a statement.
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Some of the earlier demonstrations have witnessed chaotic scenes with widespread attacks, looting and damage to property, and activists claim their peaceful action was hijacked by "thugs".
Human rights groups say 39 people have been killed since protests began on June 18, and police have been accused of using excessive force against demonstrators.
Ruto, who is grappling with the most serious crisis of his nearly two-year presidency, has sought to appease protesters with a series of measures, including scrapping tax hikes, firing almost his entire cabinet and promising to cut wasteful government spending.
But the protest movement has evolved into a broader campaign against Ruto and his government, demanding action against corruption and justice for victims of alleged police brutality.
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