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Kenya opposition leaders demand president’s resignation over shooting comments

GITHUNGURI, Kenya (AP) — Kenya’s opposition leaders demanded the president’s resignation over his call for police to shoot those found stealing or burning property during protests, as mourners on Friday attended the burial of a Kenyan civilian who was shot at close range by a police officer during a recent demonstration.

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Kenya opposition leaders demand president's resignation over shooting comments

Mourners sing and dance at the funeral service of vendor Boniface Kariuki, who was shot at close range by a police officer, during last month’s protests, in Kangema, Muranga County, Kenya, Friday, July 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Brian Inganga)


GITHUNGURI, Kenya (AP) — Kenya’s opposition leaders demanded the president’s resignation over his call for police to shoot those found stealing or burning property during protests, as mourners on Friday attended the burial of a Kenyan civilian who was shot at close range by a police officer during a recent demonstration.

Opposition figure Kalonzo Musyoka said the president’s order was “against the constitution” and that he should “resign or be impeached.”

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