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Senators call for IG Japhet Koome's dismissal

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Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale on the floor of the Senate on July 3, 2024. [Courtesy]

Senators have called on President William Ruto to dismiss Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome for failing to protect Kenyans during the anti-Finance Bill protests.

Speaking during a Senate sitting on Wednesday, the senators put Koome on the spot following police brutality that was experienced during the protests.

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