Kenyan president William Ruto on Wednesday broke his silence on recent anti-government protests that left dozens dead, urging police to “break the legs” of those who stole and burned property during the demonstrations.

President Ruto said “enough is enough” and that he would not allow “anarchy” in the country disguised as peaceful demonstrations.

“Anyone going to burn people’s property should be shot in the leg, be hospitalized and later taken to court upon recovery. Do not kill them but break their leg,” he said while touring a site in Nairobi for one of his administration’s affordable housing projects.

Weeks of protests have rocked Kenya after a blogger died in police custody last month, angering many Kenyans. Tensions heightened after a policeman shot a civilian at close range during one of the demonstrations against police brutality.

Thousands turned out for protests on June 25, which coincided with the one-year anniversary of huge anti-tax protests. A total of 50 people have died in the past two weeks during two separate waves of demonstrations

Ruto on Wednesday claimed the discontent was politically motivated and said that he would not allow destruction of property.

“You can call me whatever names you want to call me, but I will make sure there is peace and stability in Kenya by all means,” Ruto said.

The president read a riot act to his political rivals who he said wanted to overthrow his government through violence, adding that “anyone who attacks a police station, that is a declaration of war.”

“This is a democratic country, and the citizens are the ones who determine its leadership through an election. We cannot decide leadership through violence,” Ruto said.