On Saturday, June 28, local newspapers wrote in detail about the protests on Wednesday, June 25, emphasizing the controversial story of Interior Minister Kipchumba Murkomen to kill police officers.
Source: UGC
1. The SturDay Standard
The newspaper reported that ODM leader Raila Odinga revealed that he rejected the offer of opposition leaders who wanted him to unite against the administration of President William Ruto of Kenya first.
According to Raila, the agreement included a promise to support him in his goal of running for the presidency 2027, in support of another 2032 candidate.
The former prime minister dismissed the proposal saying it was unwise to accompany leaders who had previously despised others.
“Some of them said we were outsiders. One of them even said that if we saw us plotting the palace, he would drive us away. Can you work with such a person really?” He asked.
Raila emphasized his decision to work with Rutosaying he is committed to the partnership.
“I’m not going anywhere. I will not leave Ruto because I know the direction we follow. We will walk together in unity,” He said.
He cautioned against 2027 campaign activities before his time and emphasized that the political guidance for his supporters would come at the right time.
“No one else can claim to lead my people politically. When you arrive, I will give direction,” He said.
Raila defended his cooperation with Kenya first, saying it was a strategic step to help promote society.
“We have made a brave decision. Our people cannot always remain cold. When an opportunity arises that can improve their lives, we take it,” He explained, adding that the move did not prevent him or his followers from continuing.
2. Saturday Nation
The post reports that the Supreme Court dismissed the request by Beasley Kogi Koga Kamau, who was allegedly killed by police during the June 2024 Gen Z protest in Nairobi’s central trade district.
The family had tried to force the government to investigate and prosecute the officers involved in the death of Kamau, which they claimed was due to police brutality by using a borough.
The request, submitted by his sister Kamau, Beatrice Muthoni, with the help of the Kenyan lawyers’ association and the independent medical and legal unit, blamed the criminal justice system for not taking immediate and fair action.
They mentioned former Nairobi Regional Police Commander, Adamson Parliament, former Inspector General Japheth Koome, Attorney General, and other government offices to respond, claiming a violation of Kamau’s right to get justice.
However, the judge Luck The woman made a decision against the request, saying that the family did not provide complete evidence involving police officers directly with Kamau’s death.
The court revealed that no witness identified who caused him serious injuries, and there was no evidence that the police action caused the skull and Kamau ribs.
“The complainants rely on environmental evidence, suggesting that the police used a stick to cause serious injuries. However, no evidence confirms that injuries occurred when police dispersed the protesters,” The judge noticed.
Although the corpse investigation involved the death of Kamau and the trauma, the court found poor reasons for ordering charges or disciplinary action to be taken against the officers mentioned in the case.
3. Weekend Star
According to the newspaper Kenyan police officers are increasingly facing a riot on how to handle violent protests, with increased pressure from oversight organizations and human rights organizations preventing their response.
Recent protests, previously peaceful, were covered by permeating criminals who robbed the business and destroyed public property, leaving law enforcement officers to carry out the procedure and avoiding allegations of violence.
While celebrating last year’s Gen Z protest protests, officials in several cities were reportedly backward while the crowd was aggressive, fearing to be offended over the possibility of power consumption.
The hesitation emerged, allowing criminals to loot supermarkets, destroy police stations, and destroy government machinery.
Cities and towns including Nairobi, Kiambu, Nyeri, Ol Kalou, Nakuruand Machakos witnessed serious damage and significant economic losses.
Observers have raised concerns that if the police continue to hesitate, angry criminals may continue to take advantage of protests to cause violence.
Security experts warn that continuing to control themselves without a clear strategy can threaten national stability and public safety.
Interior Minister Kipchumba Murkomen has since issued a strong directive for law enforcement. On Thursday, he said that police should use force against anyone trying to invade police stations or steal guns.
“We have instructed the police that anyone trying to invade police stations to steal a gun to take action,” Murkomen warned.
4. Nation Today
Gazette Swahili It reported that Murkomen’s recent remarks to order police to shoot anyone trying to invade police stations during protests sparked a heated public debate.
His views, made on Thursday, have been interpreted broadly as giving police light officials a green light to use bad force- to raise concerns about the possibility of arbitrary killings.
Murkomen made the statement as the country continued to count the losses following Wednesday’s protests, which witnessed severe looting, injuries and property damage.
The protests took place in honor of Gen Z youths who died during a protest against the financial bill last year.
“We tell the police: Anyone approaching a police station to seize guns or burn government offices- to deal with them,” Murkomen said while assessing the damage in Nairobi. “If your life is threatened, take action.”
His remarks were confronted by the public, some insisting that suspects should be arrested and charged, not killed.
“Catch them, don’t kill them,” The viewers screamed.
Murkomen later explained that his orders did not target citizens seeking assistance or registering reports at police stations.
“If someone attacks you as a police officer or tries to grab a weapon, defend yourself. We will handle the legal case later,” He explained.
Read English version
Do you have an exciting information that you would like to publish? Please, contact us via news@tuko.co.ke or WhatsApp: 0732482690.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
