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President William Ruto during Jamhuri Day celebrations at Uhuru Gardens. [PCS]
President William Ruto has defended a controversial shoot-the-leg directive he gave anti-riot police officers at the height of June protests against his administration.
Speaking during an interview with Al Jazeera, the President insisted that the order was aimed at preserving law and order, adding that the moment presented a tough choice between dealing with violent criminals and managing the protests.
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