President William Ruto has defended his prior "shoot-in-the-leg" directive for police against protesters targeting government installations, stating it was necessary to uphold law and order and protect citizens. He clarified his comments aimed to balance protest rights with public safety, emphasizing police independence.

• President Ruto stated, "I do not regret those comments at all because the law allows the police to use force when other people’s lives are in danger."
• The interview was published by Al Jazeera on Sunday.
• Ruto addressed accusations of police misconduct, including the reported death of activist Albert Ojawang’, reiterating commitment to accountability for "rogue" officers within the National Police Service (NPS).