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July 18, 2025
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Murkomen Issues Fresh Orders to Police Over Shooting

Murkomen Issues Fresh Orders to Police Over Shooting

President William Ruto recently issued a shoot-to-the leg order to police officers on protesters...

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Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has issued new guidelines to police regarding the use of firearms during protests, emphasizing the need for restraint.

  • Policy Directive No.1 of 2025 mandates that officers may not use force except in cases of self-defense or imminent threat.
  • The directive highlights that any force used must be lawful, proportionate, and reasonable.
  • Murkomen's orders come after President William Ruto received backlash for a controversial shoot-to-the-leg directive aimed at violent protesters.

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