“Leg Fire Exchange” – Kenyan leader’s orders to the police to reduce violent protests

Kenya President William Roto ordered the police to shoot the demonstrators targeting companies in the legs, to ensure their inability, but they were not killed.

United Nations and Human Rights groups accused the police of using excessive force in the last wave of anti-government protests-31 people were killed on Monday, according to the state’s body.

The president said: “Anyone should be shot on the work or property of another person in the leg, and the hospital was deposited, and he was later transferred to the court. Do not kill them, but make sure that his legs are broken.”

He also warned his political competitors against the care and use of violent protests and “illegal” means to remove him from power.

In addition to the death of 31, more than 100 people were injured, and about 532 protests were arrested that struck the capital Nairobi and other major cities, according to the Kenya National Human Rights Committee (KNCHR).

Kenya police say 11 people died.

The United Nations said it was very troubled by the killings and criticized the Kenyan police for using “deadly ammunition” against the demonstrators.

But in a speech on Wednesday, Roto defended the police, saying the attack on the security forces would be a “declaration of war” against the country.

The president said: “Kenya cannot rule and will not rule it through threats, terrorism or chaos.

He said that any change in the government was only possible through polling, not through protests, and urged his opponents to wait for the general elections for 2027.

“This country will not be destroyed by a few people who are patient and who want to change the government using unconstitutional means. This will not happen.”

Former Vice President Regathe Gashoa denied allegations that the opposition was planning to overthrow Ruto.

“Nobody wants you from the government unconstitutionally. We want to face the polling in August 2027, so just relax,” said Jashgua, who was elected to Roto in 2022.

There was increased tension in the country since the death of blogger Albert Oujuang in the police seizure last month that brought people back to the streets, a year after the young demonstrators stormed the parliament, which was angered by a wave of tax increase.

The increasing economic challenges in anger in a country where youth unemployment and job quality still have great concerns.

Roto admitted the country’s unemployment crisis in the country, but said that the functional challenges were present a long time before reaching power in 2022. He said that his administration was the first to take deliberate steps to address it.

The 58 -year -old asked why some Kenyans were more important and confronted with his administration compared to previous governments.

Why did all chaos during my existence?

“You can contact me any names you want to contact me, but I will make sure that there is peace and stability in Kenya.”

On Monday’s protests were to celebrate Kenya’s struggle for decades for democracy, but they quickly escalated into fatal clashes in 17 out of 47 provinces in the country, local media reported.

Many of those who prove “Roto must go” and “Wantam”, and this means “one term”, a famous calling call that demands President Roto to leave.

in Chest Late Tuesday, Knchr said that the sharp rise in the death toll was “very worrying.”

“Knchr strongly condemns all human rights violations and urges accountability from all responsible parties, including police, civilians and all other stakeholders,” he added.

The committee also documented a widespread looting and destruction of both public and private property by unknown individuals.

Among those who killed a 12 -year -old student was wounded by a stray bullet while they were at home in Kiombo, on the outskirts of the capital, local media reported.

“It is extremely important that these recent incidents barely come after two weeks that more than 15 protesters were killed and many were injured in Nairobi and other parts of Kenya on June 25,” said Ravenna Shamdasani, a spokeswoman for the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.

Shamdasani added: “deadly ammunition, rubber bullets, tear gas and water cannons were used.”

Reuters news agency reported that at least two hospitals were damaged after the unknown attackers raided the facilities, stole the medical equipment and struck the employees.

Religious groups and rights demanded an immediate and independent investigation into the killings, the destruction of property and arbitrary arrests.

On Tuesday, opposition leaders accused the government of deploying unique police vehicles to transport armed gangs to the opposition strongholds during the protests.

They called for a national boycott of all companies affiliated with the administration of President Roto, accusing his government of spreading the state -sponsored violence and killing outside the Kenyan eliminating.

“This system is hostile. It cannot be thought about. It must be resisted. We will not rest. We will not back down. We will not surrender,” the opposition said in a joint statement.

Martha Kuoum, head of judges in Kenya, warned the country against increasingly violent protests, saying they are risking the fabric of the democratic nation.