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Kenya opposition leaders demand president’s resignation over shooting comments
- Kenya’s opposition leaders demanded President William Ruto’s resignation due to his comments urging police to shoot protesters and looters during demonstrations.
- Opposition figure Kalonzo Musyoka claimed the president’s order was "against the constitution" and suggested he should "resign or be impeached."
- President William Ruto declared he would not permit "anarchy" disguised as peaceful protests and called for police to "break the legs" of those damaging property.
- Human rights groups urged police restraint amid ongoing protests, and Murang’a County Governor Irungu Kang’ata stated local leaders would ensure justice is served.
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Kenya holds tribute to protester killed in government crackdown on dissent
Hundreds of Kenyans have gathered to mourn the street vendor shot dead by police during recent protests in Nairobi. The tragedy has intensified calls for President William Ruto's resignation, following his controversial order to shoot anyone caught stealing or vandalising property during demonstrations.
According to political analyst Maryanne Nduati, President William Ruto, who has been forced, is radicalizing "to prevent a widespread uprising".
Opposition leaders in Kenya today called for the resignation of the African country's President William Ruto after he called on police to shoot anyone caught stealing or causing damage during anti-government protests.
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Kenya opposition leaders demand president's resignation over shooting comments
Kenya’s opposition leaders have demanded President William Ruto’s resignation after his order for police to shoot looters during protests.
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