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The Kenyan police have distanced themselves from rumors suggesting they are prepared to engage in the US-Iran war. This follows a viral social media post claiming that Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja assured Kenyans of their safety and readiness for war. The police department officially debunked these claims, emphasizing that the statements did not originate from their leadership.
Africa-Press – Kenya. The war, which escalated on the 28th of February, led to the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Iranian leader.
Retaliatory strikes from Iran, targeting U.S. strongholds in the Middle East as well as Israel itself, followed, prompting reactions from global leaders, including Kenyan President William Ruto.
While William Ruto decided to stick to the neutral stance he has held since the conflict began, a viral post on social media showed the Kenyan police force taking a different approach.
Per the post, which went viral on social media platforms such as Facebook and WhatsApp, Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja expressed readiness to go to war.
“Police IG Kanja assures Kenyans that they are safe from USA, Israel Iran attacks, as Kenya Police is ready for war!” the post claimed, as seen on Tuko.
However, the official handle of the police department moved to debunk this headline, noting that the news did not originate from the Inspector General or the service.
The ongoing conflict between the US and Iran has escalated significantly, particularly after the death of Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on February 28. This event triggered retaliatory strikes from Iran against US positions in the Middle East, raising global tensions. In response, various world leaders, including Kenyan President William Ruto, have maintained a neutral stance, reflecting Kenya’s historical approach to international conflicts and its focus on diplomatic solutions rather than military involvement.
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