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President Ruto's 'shoot in the leg' order puts Kenya on the brink, experts warn

President William Ruto. [File, Standard]

President William Ruto’s recent remarks ordering police to shoot protesters in the legs has elicited sharp warnings from lawyers, activists and oversight officials who argue the directive risks pushing Kenya towards collapse.

Ruto on Wednesday, July 9, told police to shoot protesters vandalising businesses in the legs, days after 31 people were killed in nationwide demonstrations.

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