Kenyan comedian and activist Eric Omondi has called for national prayer after President William Ruto instructed police to “shoot to injure” looters—aiming for the leg. Omondi warns that spiritual healing may be the only way to calm the country in this tense moment.
Highlights:
- Omondi responds to President Ruto’s order to shoot looters in the leg.
- He says, “We need prayers,” emphasizing the seriousness of the moment.
- The public order was issued amid rising violence and unrest.
- His plea adds a moral and spiritual perspective to an already heated debate.
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Comedian Eric Omondi reacted emotionally to President Ruto’s directive that police should shoot looters in the leg. “We need prayers,” he stated flatly, emphasising the gravity of the situation.
Earlier today, President Ruto instructed law enforcement to adopt a “shoot to injure” strategy targeting the legs of anyone caught looting or vandalizing during protests. The order arises as riots and looting threaten public safety amid rising public frustration .
Omondi, who has become a public voice on social issues, called the directive a sign of spiritual unrest. “We need prayers” reflects his belief that violence will not fix the underlying anxieties that plague the nation. The reel has sparked discussion among his online followers, with many echoing a desire for peace over force.
In a moment where tension meets faith, is prayer Kenya’s missing ingredient for peace?
