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William Ruto vows to end demos, rules out use of lethal force

President William Ruto addresses Etago residents in Kisii County on July 22, 2023. [Sammy Omingo, Standard]

President William Ruto has vowed to restore calm and ensure the country remains peaceful after skirmishes witnessed last week during the Azimio protests.

Speaking in Vihiga and Kisii yesterday, Ruto urged Kenyans to ignore calls by Azimio chief Raila Odinga to take to the streets in what he termed unconstitutional and unwarranted demonstrations.

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