Inspector General of Police Japheth Koome sent shockwaves throughout the nation on Sunday when he declared that the police will start using rubber bullets instead of live rounds to manage civil unrest.
The intention of this decision was to limit potential harm or fatalities to protestors and civilians. He went on to mention that, as an additional precautionary measure, teargas canisters will be deployed to disperse any protests or riots.
These developments in policy come as welcome news for a population that has become accustomed to the threat of danger from law enforcement.
Despite the overwhelming sense of relief from citizens, many remain cautious of the measures in question. Questions about the effectiveness of the rubber bullets in controlling civil unrest, as well as potential safety issues with the use of teargas still need to be addressed.
Nevertheless, it appears that a greater effort is being made by the police to ensure public safety and security.
Inspector General of Police Japheth Koome has said police will use rubber bullets that cannot cause death to whoever is shot at.
Speaking on Sunday while addressing the media, Koome said police will also use teargas canisters on protestors. #starkenyanews pic.twitter.com/cDkCpNCmYW
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