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Judge declines to order military back to their barracks

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KDF officers patrol along Moi Avenue on Thursay June 27, 2024, when protesters demonstrating for the resignation of President William Ruto engaged police in a day long running battle. [Collins Kweyu,Standard]

The High Court has affirmed government's decision to deploy the military to assist the police to quell violent protests.

Justice Lawrence Mugambi, however, gave a caveat that the Defence ministry should gazette the Kenya Defense Forces terms of engagement and the duration of the operation within two days.

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