Police Probe Politician After Group Blocks Ruto’s Convoy, Chant 'Wantam'
President Ruto was in Kajiado for a fundraiser when the incident occurred, with police probing a politician over the incident...
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A politician from Kajiado North is under investigation after a group allegedly blocked President William Ruto's convoy in Kajiado on Sunday, June 14.
- Police arrested 45 people accused of participating in the disruption.
- The incident involved a politician allegedly mobilizing and facilitating the group.
- The 45 individuals were later released on a Ksh100,000 bail each by the Ngong Law Court.
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