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Kenyans turn Ruto's 'shoot-the-legs' order into meme resistance

President William Ruto addresses the public in Kilimani, Nairobi on June 9, 2025. [Courtesy]

Kenyans have turned President William Ruto’s order for police to shoot protesters in the legs into a wave of memes and satire, using humour as protest against state violence and economic hardship.

Ruto’s statement came in the backdrop of massive destruction and looting of property during recent protests across the country.

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