Koech rejects Ruto's order, wants protesters shot dead now

Belgut MP Nelson Koech wants police to shoot violent protesters dead instead of just wounding them. The lawmaker thanked President William Ruto for telling cops to shoot troublemakers in the legs but demanded they go further. Koech chairs the National Assembly Defence committee and believes officers should use deadly force against rioters. He argued that people attacking lives and property deserve to be killed by police bullets. The MP insists the constitution allows cops to shoot when their lives are at risk.

Koech slammed protesters for terrorizing innocent families and businesses without good reason. He called anyone trying to reach State House an armed criminal who must face equal force. The politician promised to arrest troublemakers and charge them with terrorism offenses. He said people going after protected areas are not ordinary citizens but dangerous criminals. Police must deal with such threats using the strongest possible response.

President Ruto had earlier ordered officers to shoot criminals who pretend to be peaceful protesters. The president told police to aim for legs rather than kill suspects outright. Ruto wants wounded criminals taken to hospital before facing court charges. He warned officers against shooting innocent civilians while dealing firmly with actual lawbreakers. The president stressed that Kenya needs peace for people to run their businesses safely.