US EditionKenya opposition leaders demand president’s resignation over shooting comments
- Kenya’s opposition leaders demanded President William Ruto’s resignation due to his comments urging police to shoot protesters and looters during demonstrations.
- Opposition figure Kalonzo Musyoka claimed the president’s order was "against the constitution" and suggested he should "resign or be impeached."
- President William Ruto declared he would not permit "anarchy" disguised as peaceful protests and called for police to "break the legs" of those damaging property.
- Human rights groups urged police restraint amid ongoing protests, and Murang’a County Governor Irungu Kang’ata stated local leaders would ensure justice is served.
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Kenya opposition leaders demand president's resignation over shooting comments
Kenya’s opposition leaders have demanded President William Ruto’s resignation after his order for police to shoot looters during protests.
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Raila Odinga strongly opposes President Ruto's shooting orders
Kenya’s former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has condemned recent remarks by President William Ruto authorizing police officers to shoot individuals vandalizing property during protests. In a press statement, Mr Raila Odinga referred to the directive as a dangerous departure from the rule of law and warned against granting law enforcement illegitimate and deadly powers over citizens, especially during times of civil unrest. He urged the state to u…
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