Kenya’s president promises to act against police brutality

6/7/2024 7:24

        Kenya's President William Ruto on Friday apologized for the "arrogance and show of opulence" by legislators and ministers from the ruling party and promised action against "rogue" police officers who shot at unarmed civilians during deadly protests and the storming of parliament over plans to hike taxes.
        
        Ruto, referring to what he called arrogant statements made by officials, said public speaking was "difficult" and some people make "mistakes" for which he takes responsibility and promised change in the conduct of officials.
        
        Kenya experienced two weeks of unrest during which Parliament was stormed by protesters during a finance bill vote. The president was hosted Friday on the social media platform X by popular social media influencer Osama Otero, who said he was abducted on the night of the protests and beaten by police.
        
        Ruto said he regretted the abduction and that he would take action, adding that "that is not right." "You don’t deserve the kind of treatment you went through," he said.