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Gachagua Urges Ruto: Halt Killings Before Compensation

8/11/2025

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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua passionately urged President William Ruto to halt extrajudicial killings before addressing compensation for protest victims. Speaking in San Francisco, he called for the repeal of shoot-to-kill orders and demanded a heartfelt apology to the families affected. Ruto's recent announcement of a compensation framework since 2017 adds urgency to Gachagua's plea.

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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua passionately urged President William Ruto to halt extrajudicial killings before addressing compensation for protest victims. Speaking in San Francisco, he called for the repeal of shoot-to-kill orders and demanded a heartfelt apology to the families affected. Ruto's recent announcement of a compensation framework since 2017 adds urgency to Gachagua's plea.