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President wrong to celebrate killer police officers

A plainclothes police officer takes cover during anti-government protests in Mathare slums, Nairobi, on July 19, 2023. [Collins Kweyu, Standard]

Azimio-led anti-government protests continued in various parts of the country marked by destruction of property, deaths and maiming blamed on police, and a consequential toll on transport and travel, the William Ruto-led Kenya Kwanza regime strangely celebrated the conduct and role of the security forces.

Dr Ruto himself, while in Isiolo County, commended the police for dealing firmly and decisively with those he perceives as economic saboteurs opposed to his rule (read Azimio).

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