Police have arrested three individuals in connection with a security incident that occurred during President William Ruto's public address in Kehancha on Sunday.
The suspects are believed to have participated in an act where a shoe was thrown at President Ruto while he was speaking to residents.
The incident caused a brief disruption during the Head of State’s speech, which focused on lowering the cost of farming inputs for local farmers.
A senior security officer, who requested anonymity due to the sensitive nature of the case, confirmed that investigations are ongoing. Authorities are actively pursuing additional suspects and believe the attack may have been politically motivated and pre-planned ahead of the President’s arrival in the region.
According to the officer, detectives zeroed in on a primary suspect considered central to the incident. Arresting this individual could significantly advance the investigation.
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A five-second video widely shared on social media captures the moment a shoe was thrown from the crowd, hitting President Ruto on the head mid-sentence. The President had just begun to say, “Tupunguze gharama ya…” before the object made contact.
Security officers swiftly responded, rushing to protect the President and temporarily halting the event. The gathering resumed shortly afterward once the area was secured.
Several Members of Parliament have strongly condemned the act, warning that such aggression endangers the life of the President and undermines national stability.
