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July 10, 2025

"Shoot Their Legs": Kenyan President Orders Police to Further Crack Down After Deadliest Protest Day
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In Kenya, the death toll from a major anti-government protest on Monday
has risen to at least 31 people. More than 100 others were injured and
over 530 arrested amid the police crackdown. Monday's rally marked the
35th anniversary of a pro-democracy uprising and came as part of ongoing
demonstrations over police brutality and corruption, with protesters
demanding President William Ruto step down. President Ruto on Wednesday
said police are free to shoot protesters in the legs.


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