White House Condemns Violence Amidst Kenya Protests

The White House condemned the violence in Kenya following mass protests. National security spokesman John Kirby urged restraint to prevent further harm to Kenyans exercising their right to peaceful assembly.

The White House said on Wednesday it condemned the reported violence in Kenya, where thousands took to the streets in protest this week.

"We continue to urge restraint so that no further Kenyans are put in harm's way while exercising their right to peaceful public assembly," national security spokesman John Kirby told a call.