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‘Declaration of War’: Ruto Orders Police to Shoot Legs of Arsonists, Declares War on Anarchy

“You can call me whatever names you want, but I will make sure that there is peace and stability in Kenya by all means possible.”

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President issues stern warning to violent protesters, vows to protect lives and property “by all means possible

President William Ruto has issued his most forceful response yet to ongoing violent protests, ordering police to shoot in the legs anyone caught torching businesses or vandalizing property before taking them to court.

Speaking during an inspection of the affordable Police Housing Project in Kilimani, Nairobi on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, Ruto declared that attacks on police officers and stations constitute “a declaration of war” against the Republic of Kenya.

“Anyone who picks up petrol to burn someone else’s business or any other person’s property—such a person should be shot in the leg, taken to hospital, and then presented in court,” the President said in his first public remarks since the deadly July 7 protests.

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The President’s tough stance comes after the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights revealed that 31 people were killed, 107 injured, 532 arrested, and two forcibly disappeared during the Saba Saba protests, with widespread property damage reported across the country.

Ruto expressed particular outrage over attacks on law enforcement, stating: “Anyone who attacks a police officer, anyone who invades a police station—that is a declaration of war in the Republic of Kenya. Enough is enough. It cannot go on any longer.”

The President blamed unnamed political leaders for funding and inciting violence through paid youths, warning that those found responsible would face justice.

“There are people who think they will drive Kenya into chaos. They are paying youths to go burn people’s businesses. All of those who have been arrested and found involved in the illegalities will be brought to justice and jailed. And those leaders involved, we are coming after you,” Ruto warned.

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Emphasizing his constitutional duty to protect citizens, Ruto declared his administration would not tolerate acts of arson, destruction, and lawlessness under the guise of protest.

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“I will protect the properties of the citizens of Kenya, their lives, and their businesses. It is the responsibility of the Government of Kenya, which I lead, to make sure that this war of destroying property and burning people’s businesses comes to an end. It must stop,” he stated.

The President vowed to use “whatever means available” to restore order and maintain stability, rejecting what he termed “mayhem and anarchy” that threatens the country’s development.

In his address, Ruto dismissed attempts to destabilize his leadership through what he called “pride and tribalism,” making references to former presidents and calling for unity among Kenyans.

“This pride they are trying to bring to me, what is it all about? These games need to stop. Let us sort out our problems. Put tribalism, hate and pride aside. All of us are Kenyans and no one is above the other,” he said.

The President insisted that peace and unity must prevail regardless of political or ethnic differences, stating: “You can call me whatever names you want, but I will make sure that there is peace and stability in Kenya by all means possible.”

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The President’s hardline approach reflects growing security concerns following recent violent protests that have resulted in significant casualties and property damage.

Reports indicate that a police station was burnt in Nyamira after a teenager was shot during protests, while several police officers were injured in various incidents across the country.

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Ruto’s directive to shoot arsonists in the legs represents a significant escalation in the government’s response to civil unrest, marking a departure from previous approaches to crowd control and raising questions about the use of force in maintaining public order.

The President’s declaration of war on anarchy signals his administration’s determination to restore law and order, even as human rights groups continue to raise concerns about the use of excessive force during protests.

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