President William Ruto has ordered police to use non-lethal force against protesters, specifically instructing them to aim for the legs of individuals damaging businesses during demonstrations.

• During the controversial Saba Saba Day protests on July 7, over 30 demonstrators were reportedly killed by police.
• The directive comes amidst increasing condemnation of police brutality from organizations like the UN Human Rights Office and Human Rights Watch.
• President Ruto's comments contrast sharply with prior statements from his Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, who had urged police to use deadly force against protesters.