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Judge declines to order military back to their barracks

KDF officers patrol along Moi Avenue on Thursay June 27, 2024, when protesters demonstrating for the resignation of President William Ruto engaged police in a day long running battle. [Collins Kweyu,Standard]

The High Court has affirmed government's decision to deploy the military to assist the police to quell violent protests.

Justice Lawrence Mugambi, however, gave a caveat that the Defence ministry should gazette the Kenya Defense Forces terms of engagement and the duration of the operation within two days.

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