- President William Ruto’s order to police to shoot them but not kill protesters involved in violence and violence continues to be severely cursed
- Recently criticized the order was ODM leader Raila Odinga, who urged the government to take legal action against lawmakers instead of injuring or killing them
- Raila suggested that the President’s decree to police contradict the principles of the rule of law that has identified Kenya as a democratic country
ODM leader Raila Odinga He has condemned President William Ruto’s order to police to shoot and prevent protesters being considered corrupt.
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Raila spoke emphasizing that Kenya is not a totalitarian or dictatorial country; He said that the rule of law should rule.
If criminals will penetrate The processionRaila called on the government to arrest them and take them to court.
“In any protest or environment that requires law enforcement, all these orders – shooting to kill, seriously injuring, disturbing or shocking civilians – are wrong. As a nation, we must consider the rule of law and legitimate process, and reject the temptations to give police illegal and dangerous authority against civilians, even when those civilians are suspected of violating the law,” said Raila through his report on his report on the X.
According to Raila, the concept of “man is innocent until he is confirmed by the court” is still an important basis for the criminal justice system in the country.
He added that any opposite change would not be tolerated.
The former prime minister called on the court and the justice system to sue those suspected of breaking the law. In any case, he said, is a violation of human rights.
“As a nation, we are better served in accordance with the principle that everyone is innocent until it is confirmed by the powerful court. Let us first arrest and take them to court to kill, injure or beat them.
He emphasized: “As a nation, we must do everything we can to avoid a military attitude towards law enforcement. Examples from the continent show that a military attitude towards police is increasing the risk of violence. That military approach endangering the lives of suspects and security officers.”
Order of Ruto to the police
Addressing Kilimani residents earlier that week, President Ruto announced that he would not remain silent as he watched the criminals bring violence.
He said that criminals have been using protests as an opportunity to harm innocent civilians and destroy property.
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The president ordered the police to shoot people suspected of criminals for the purpose of preventing them; Accordingly, shooting at the feet is enough.
He added that once they were shot, they would be taken to hospital for treatment, then charged with their actions.
Ruto’s decree sparked intense debate and criticism, with various groups saying it was a direct “shoot” fence “hidden in the native language.
The president defended himself by saying that the perpetrators do not deserve any sympathy for the violence and violence they show when carrying out their attacks.
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