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June 29, 2025
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'Shame on you', Raila slams Murkomen over shoot-to-kill order

'Shame on you', Raila slams Murkomen over shoot-to-kill order

Raila Odinga, has criticised Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen over his shoot-to-kill directive to police...

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Raila Odinga, leader of the Orange Democratic Movement, has criticized Kipchumba Murkomen, Kenya's Interior Cabinet Secretary, over his controversial shoot-to-kill directive for police, suggesting it is unconstitutional.

  • 19 people lost their lives during recent protests, with numerous others injured.
  • Raila Odinga condemned Murkomen's directive, emphasizing that police should arrest rather than kill.
  • Murkomen has since retracted the order, claiming his comments were misinterpreted as a legal statement on police rights.

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Political Accountability and Criticism in Kenyan Leadership

Aukot criticizes leaders for selfishness while Raila condemns Murkomen's shoot-to-kill order. Governor Guyo's impeachment proceeds.

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