Kenya's President William Ruto said on Wednesday that police should shoot protesters who vandalise businesses in the leg to incapacitate them, two days after 31 people were killed during nationwide anti-government demonstrations.

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenya’s president on Wednesday broke his silence over recent anti-government protests that left dozens dead, saying he would not allow “anarchy” in the country disguised as peaceful demonstrations.

Police in Kenya clashed with demonstrators Monday during the latest anti-government protests, killing 10 people, according to the state-funded human rights commission. Authorities blocked major roads leading into the capital,