Ruto Defends Police Use of Force Order

President William Ruto said he has no regrets over his “shoot in the leg” remarks during July’s anti-government protests, emphasizing that the law allows police to use force against violent demonstrators. He clarified the directive targeted looters, not peaceful protesters, denied giving police direct orders, dismissed claims of media interference, and said rogue officers face prosecution. He added that extrajudicial killings have ended under his administration.