Kenyan president orders shooting of protesters

Kenyan President William Ruto has ordered protesters to be shot in the legs.

According to an international news agency report, Kenyan President William Ruto has ordered police to shoot protesters who target people’s businesses in the legs.
He said that anyone who burns public property or businesses should be shot in the leg, taken to hospital and then brought to court.

According to Kenyan President William Ruto, it should be ensured that protesters do not die in the shooting and that the legs of such people are broken.
Kenyan President William Ruto has warned his political rivals against sponsoring violent protests, while defending the police action, saying an attack on security forces would be considered a declaration of war against the country.

He said Kenya cannot and will not be ruled by intimidation, terrorism and chaos.
According to foreign media, the president further said that a change of government is only possible through the ballot box, not through protests. The opponents will have to wait for the 2027 general elections.

According to reports, the United Nations and human rights groups have accused the police of using force against anti-government protests.