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Activists blast Ruto, Murkomen over use of live bullets in protests, call for police accountability
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 14, 2025

The groups expressed outrage over threats to deploy live ammunition against civilians during protests and called for swift action against police offic...

Digital emancipation: How Kenyan youth are dissenting through online satire
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 12, 2025

In a new modern way of dissent that has been aided by digital emancipation, Kenyans have opted to mock their country's leadership and its outrageous d...

Anglican Church calls for compensation for protest victims
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 11, 2025

Ole Sapit condemned the use of excessive force by police during demonstrations, particularly alleged shoot-to-kill or shoot-to-maim orders.

Rights groups slam Ruto for ordering police to shoot protesters in the legs amid deadly crackdown
Barack Oduor  |  Jul 10, 2025

Haki Yetu Executive Director Peter Kiama has expressed deep concern over Ruto's statement, warning that it could result in emboldening police officers...

Belgut MP Nelson Koech urges police to 'shoot to kill' violent protesters
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 10, 2025

Koech said the President’s directive did not go far enough and insisted the police should aim to kill those who pose a threat.

Petition filed to remove CS Murkomen over 'shoot to kill' orders, incitement and unethical conduct
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 02, 2025

The petitioners argue that Murkomen is unfit to hold office following his orders as the comments constitute incitement to violence and unlawful acts.

Murkomen under fire for vowing not to cooperate with investigators after defending lethal police force
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 30, 2025

In a video seen by The Eastleigh Voice, Murkomen is heard defending lethal police action and warning that officers taken to court for using guns in su...

MPs push for Interior CS Murkomen’s ouster over 'shoot to kill' remarks amid public outrage
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 30, 2025

The MPs argue that Murkomen overstepped his legal authority by endorsing the use of lethal force—an action they say puts lives at risk and erodes the...

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