US EditionShoe thrown at Kenya's Ruto during rally, official says it was accidental
- During a rally in Migori county on Sunday, Kenyan President William Ruto prevented a shoe thrown at him from making contact while addressing concerns about the cost of living.
- The incident occurred amid high public anger over rising living costs and followed Ruto's recent moves to abandon tax hikes and include opposition members in his cabinet.
- The shoe struck Ruto's left arm, videos showed, but he was not injured and quickly resumed his address during a three-day regional tour; police reportedly arrested three suspects over the breach.
- Some MPs described the shoe-throwing as a serious security lapse and criticized it as an affront to democracy, calling for better presidential protection amid growing concerns for officials' safety.
- The event highlights persistent unrest in Kenya due to economic struggles and political tensions, including recent deadly attacks on opposition figures and an effort to ease national divisions through a March agreement.
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Video Shows Kenya’s President Getting Hit By A Shoe During Rally * 100PercentFedUp.com * by Anthony T
In a shocking turn of events, Kenya's President William Ruto was struck by a shoe while addressing a rally. Discover the details behind this unexpected incident and its implications for the nation's political climate. Click to read more!
Shoe thrown at Kenya's Ruto during rally, official says it was accidental
Kenya's President William Ruto fended off a shoe thrown at him during a speech about the cost of living which has been a source of public anger, social media videos showed, while a government official said it was accidentally lobbed at the president.
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