×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Kenya's Bold Newspaper
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Ruto orders release of innocent civilians arrested during demos

President William Ruto.[Kelly Ayodi, Standard]

President William Ruto has hit out at police officers for breaches of their constitutional mandate and urged the release of those wrongfully arrested during the recent anti-government protests.

In a national address on Thursday, July 24, Ruto acknowledged the nationwide protests that have led to loss of lives and property destruction.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week
Uncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in
By Mose Sammy 18 mins ago
Golf
Kivuitu stars to clinch back-to-back titles in Karen
By AFP 2 hrs ago
Sports
Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo captures third straight world cross country title
Sports
Team Kenya reigns supreme at World Cross Country Championships in Florida
By AFP 18 hrs ago
Football
Osimhen leads Nigeria past Algeria into AFCON semi-finals