‘Just Shoot To Kill, Don’t Spare!’ – Rift Valley MP Says On Goons
Nelson Koech, chairperson of the National Assembly Defence Committee, believes that police should “shoot to kill” goons who attempt to breach restricted areas during protests.
During a public gathering on Thursday, June 10, the Belgut MP stated that police should use maximum force against “criminals”.
He urged that the police should arrest individuals who dare to jeopardize the security of critical government facilities such as Parliament and the State House.
The MP went on to say that police officers should use their guns to protect themselves in situations where their lives or Kenyans’ lives are in danger, as required by the constitution.
“ Nataka nishukuru Rais Samoei Ruto. Wakati jana umesema ‘shoot but do not kill’, I want to repeat it here; in fact, shoot and kill.” -Nelson Koech pic.twitter.com/SkQUfCqIJP
— K24 TV (@K24Tv) July 10, 2025
“I want to appreciate the president for what he did, but he said that the police should shoot but not kill, but I would like to say that the police should shoot to kill,” Koech said.
“This is because there is no way a police officer should just wait for someone to come and threaten him and his family and tell me that you can’t shoot to kill.”
“The constitution, through the police act, has given the police the power to use their arms where they have evaluated that their lives are in danger,” he added.
“The people who have been terrorizing people are not ordinary people, because if someone claims that he is going to the statehouse, he is a criminal.”
Furthermore, Koech stated that the government is in the process of apprehending everyone who contributed to the destruction of property and the loss of life during the recent protests.
Despite challenges, the MP believes President William Ruto’s administration will continue to offer services to Kenyans.
“ Wasifikirie sisi ni waoga ati wanatupangia na sisi tumekaa ivi. Kama ni kupanga, wasifikirie hatuezi kupanga.” -Nelson Koech pic.twitter.com/zVDL3RPM9l
— K24 TV (@K24Tv) July 10, 2025
“I hear people saying that this government will only be here for one term, but I want to assure you that we will do everything possible to ensure that we remain in power for two terms,” Ruto said.
“At this point, everyone should ensure that the country has peace and not violence.”
President Ruto, speaking in Nairobi at the commissioning of the Police Housing Project at Kilimani Police Station, urged officers to shoot any goons in the leg.
Ruto also directed police to take legal action against anyone who engages in violence and destroys public or government property during protests.
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In a furious tone, the Head of State stated that the government will no longer accept unnamed persons whom he accuses of inciting turmoil and protests throughout the country.
“Anyone deciding to storm a person’s business or a police station should be shot in the leg. Thereafter, they can go to court and see what follows next,” the head of state said.
During Monday’s Saba Saba demonstrations, the National Police Service (NPS) stated that at least 31 people died and 63 people were injured, including officers and civilians.
According to a police statement released on Monday, July 7, a total of 567 persons were arrested during the nationwide protests.
‘Just Shoot To Kill, Don’t Spare!’ – Rift Valley MP Says On Goons
