Police officers in Kuria West, Migori County, have arrested three individuals suspected of throwing a shoe at President William Ruto while he was addressing residents of the Kehancha area on Sunday.
A security officer, who requested anonymity due to the sensitivity of the case, confirmed that investigations are ongoing and that more suspects are being pursued.
He added that preliminary findings suggest the incident may have been politically motivated and possibly premeditated ahead of the President’s visit.
In a video that has gone viral online, the object flew past, missing him by a small margin.
However, President Ruto remained composed, paused, then continued with his address.
Security personnel moved in to cover the President.
The incident has ignited an online debate.
While some Kenyans condemned the act as a show of disrespect, others took to social media to express frustration over the country’s political and economic state.
Despite the interruption, Ruto concluded his speech, emphasising national unity and economic progress as key pillars of his government.
