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Ruto to police: Do not just arrest the goons, get their leaders and financiers too 'No politician is entitled to a private militia. No candidate has the right to intimidate citizens. No political objective can justify violence.' News Just now

Ruto to police: Do not just arrest the goons, get their leaders and financiers too 'No politician is entitled to a private militia. No candidate has the right to intimidate citizens. No political objective can justify violence.' News Just now

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The President, however, warned politicians that there was a difference between peaceful political participation and criminal conduct, including looting, assault and lawlessness as well as destruction of public or private property.

The President noted that there was growing concern over hired gangs and young people being transported and paid to disrupt political meetings, intimidate political opponents and provoke violence, saying “politically sponsored violence has no place in our democracy.

President William Ruto and Inspector-General (IG) of the National Police Service Douglas Kanja admire the new officers' uniform during the passing-out parade of more than 6,000 police recruits at the National Police College Main Campus in Kiganjo, Nyeri County.

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