One Lege: Kenyans Create Hilarious Memes from Ruto’s Order for Cops to Shoot Legs
- Kenyans on X have unleashed a wave of creativity in response to President William Ruto’s shoot-to-disable directive
- Under the trending phrase "one lege," users shared skits, AI-generated images, and witty videos imagining life after being shot in the leg
- From dance clips featuring limping characters to digital art of Ruto surrounded by bandaged youth, the memes turned a tense national debate into satirical gold
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Kenyans on X have turned President William Ruto’s directive to police officers into hilarious memes.
Source: UGC
Ruto instructed law enforcement officers to shoot individuals caught looting or vandalising property, not to kill, but to immobilize.
He emphasised that such suspects should be taken to the hospital for treatment and later brought before the courts to face justice.
Did Ruto tell cops to shoot looters?
The president emphasised his commitment to peace and economic stability, warning that acts of destruction would not be tolerated.
He further cautioned political leaders allegedly fueling unrest, stating that they would be held accountable for inciting violence.
Ruto declared that any attack on police officers or stations would be treated as a direct threat to the state, vowing firm action from security agencies.
His remarks sparked sharp criticism from opposition leaders, who accused him of using excessive force and targeting the youth unfairly.
The shoot-to-disable order has ignited intense public debate and drawn mixed reactions across the political spectrum.
Hilarious ‘one leg’ memes
On X, Kenyans turned to memes, some AI-generated, to respond to the directive.
Under the 'one leg' phrase, numerous Kenyans shared memes and humorous videos, showing how they would deal with the aftermath of getting shot.
In one video, a man with one leg was seen dancing on a road, with a netizen joking that that’s how they would be going clubbing.
An AI-generated photo showed Ruto sitting with numerous youths whose legs are bandaged, referencing gunshot wounds.
A video generated by AI showed hundreds of youths on crutches marching while protesting against government policies.
Another image depicted a long line of Kenyans on wheelchairs.
TUKO.co.ke compiled more of the memes below:
What did Samidoh say about Ruto's directive?
Singing police officer Samidoh, who is currently overseas, also weighed in on Ruto’s controversial directive.
He shared a lighthearted post from Chichén-Itzá, a famed archaeological site in Mexico’s Yucatán region.
Source: Instagram
Dressed casually in a white sleeveless shirt, sweatpants, and sandals, he posed under light rain while vibing to a Mugithi tune.
His cheerful update stood in stark contrast to the heated discussions unfolding back home.
In the caption, he greeted his followers from Cancun, prompting one concerned Kenyan to brief him on the latest situation.
The comment humorously referenced the new shoot-to-disable policy, saying Kenyans would now be shot in the legs.
Samidoh replied with a simple “Wueh,” capturing both amusement and disbelief.
His post quickly attracted more humorous reactions from fans, some joking about the state of the country in his absence.
The moment offered a brief comic relief amid a highly charged national debate.
Proofreading by Asher Omondi, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
