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Shoot and maim, not kill, Ruto orders police over violent protests

An anti-riot police officer captured in motion during the July 7, 2025 Saba Saba protests in Nairobi. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]

President William Ruto has directed security agencies to firmly deal with those looting and vandalising businesses during protests.

Speaking in Kilimani during the lauch of Affordabe housing project, Ruto said such people should be shot and taken to court.

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