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January 6, 2026
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US can snatch Ruto from State House, lawyer says

US can snatch Ruto from State House, lawyer says

Can the US arrest President Ruto? Lawyer explains how the Constitution allows a sitting president to be tried abroad for international crimes...

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Kenyan Lawyer Danstan Omari has stated that President William Ruto's immunity from prosecution only applies within Kenya, and he could be arrested and tried abroad for international crimes under treaties Kenya has signed.

  • According to High Court advocate Danstan Omari, Article 143(4) of the Kenyan Constitution allows for a president's arrest and trial outside Kenya if accused of international crimes.
  • Such crimes include genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, crimes of aggression, torture, and human trafficking.
  • Omari's remarks follow the recent arrest and capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by the United States, highlighting that even heads of state are not immune to international law.

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