Kenyan scholars lauded the Chinese government's swift action to stop criminals' violent acts in China's western region of Xinjiang on July 5.

A couple of Kenyan scholars interviewed by Xinhua justified the action taken by the Chinese government, saying the measures were appropriate and warned that violence would only disrupt the stability of China and cause economic losses to the Asian nation.

"The Chinese government's swift action to restore stability in Urumqi was justified. It is known that the Chinese government has never harbored any open or secret attitude of exclusion against any of the minorities within its boarders,” said Edward Oyugi, a professor at the University of Nairobi.

The psychologist told Xinhua that the Chinese government's action to restore stability in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region was commendable as violence would only disrupt China's stability and hamper its economic development.

"No government on earth will sit watching its integrity as a nation and peace being trampled upon without taking any measures to restore peace and tranquillity," Oyugi said.

Gerald Majany, a Kenyan political analyst told Xinhua that the Chinese government's prompt action to quell the riot was wise, since it erupted at a time when countries all over the world were striving to deal with the challenges posed by the global financial crisis and economic recession.

"China's economy would have been seriously affected if the violence had not been promptly stopped," said Majany.

Kamotho Waiganjo, a lawyer and social activist said that any action against the development of the society would be unwelcome in the 21st century.

"The Chinese government must be commended for its prompt action, which successfully stopped the violence from escalating, as providing security for its citizens is the responsibility of every government," Waiganjo told Xinhua.

(Xinhua News Agency July 28, 2009)