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“Shoot Their Legs”: Kenyan President Orders Police to Further Crack Down After Deadliest Protest Day

HeadlineJul 10, 2025

In Kenya, the death toll from a major anti-government protest on Monday has risen to at least 31 people. More than 100 others were injured and over 530 arrested amid the police crackdown. Monday’s rally marked the 35th anniversary of a pro-democracy uprising and came as part of ongoing demonstrations over police brutality and corruption, with protesters demanding President William Ruto step down. President Ruto on Wednesday said police are free to shoot protesters in the legs.

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