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Kenya: Police brutality against protesters
NIAS Africa Studies Daily Briefs | 22 July 2024

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By Samruddi Pathak

Kenya: Police brutality against protesters

On 22 July, BBC verified videos of police using water cannons, tear gas and bullets against the protesters. The protests have been continuing despite Kenyan President William Ruto agreeing to have talks with the protesters. The issues have shifted towards police brutality and the public's lack of trust in the system from the initial demands. Ruto alleged the Ford Foundation,---- of funding the protests. However, the allegations were not backed by any evidence. The protests have remained depoliticized so far. (“Batons, tear gas, live fire - Kenyans face Police Brutality,” BBC, 22 July 2024)

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