Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has said that politicians whose security was withdrawn will have to wait for three months before the government reconsiders reinstating them 

The DP said that the guards were withdrawn to beef up surveillance on roads and protection of public property during the anti-government demonstrations called by the opposition.

"I have not seen any commitment that there will be no chaotic demonstrations, even as talks between the opposition and the government resume. We shall therefore stay with the guards to protect property," he said.

He spoke at the legendary Alliance High School during the laying of a foundation stone for the construction of a new Chapel at the school as part of its centennial projects.

The DP made attacks on politicians and human rights organizations for blaming the police for the deaths of tens of people during the recent demonstrations across the country.

He regretted that, despite tens of police officers sustaining serious injuries during the demonstrations, not a single human rights body defended their rights.

"Policemen and women are human beings. They are the sons and daughters of people; they are fathers and mothers, and hence they have rights. What does one expect them to do when you come to demonstrations with stones?" he posed.

"I want to assure the police that they are protected and they should go ahead with their duties unperturbed," he said.

"The police didn't go to anyone's home. They dealt with rioters who were terrorizing motorists, robbing women of their earrings, and breaking into businesses," he said.