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Ruto to police: Deal firmly but professionally with protesters

President William Ruto in Isiolo County. [PCS]

President William Ruto has cautioned police officers against killing anti-government protesters and instead urged them to be firm but handle lawbreakers professionally.

During the three-day protests called by opposition leaders that started on Wednesday, police have been accused of using excessive force on protesters resulting in deaths.

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