President Ruto's 'shoot in the leg' order puts Kenya on the brink, experts warn

President William Ruto’s recent remarks ordering police to shoot protesters in the legs has elicited sharp warnings from lawyers, activists and oversight officials who argue the directive risks pushing Kenya towards collapse.Ruto on Wednesday, July 9, told policeto shoot protesters vandalising businesses in the legs, days after 31 people were killed in nationwide demonstrations.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUnlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans TodayUnlock the Truth Now 》Unlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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Ruto on Wednesday, July 9, told policeto shoot protesters vandalising businesses in the legs, days after 31 people were killed in nationwide demonstrations.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUnlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans TodayUnlock the Truth Now 》Unlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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