“Shoot Them in the Leg”: Ruto’s Latest Order Sparks National Anguish Amid Youth Deaths
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By Bradley Odhiambo|
As Kenyans bury their youth, their President urges police to aim lower, not stand down.
During a police housing launch in Nairobi, President Ruto instructed officers to “shoot protesters in the leg” if caught vandalizing property, sparking nationwide outrage. His remarks come days after deadly Saba Saba protests where over 30 youth were reportedly killed by police. Many Kenyans see the statement as state-endorsed brutality amid an already tense political climate.