NAIROBI, Kenya May 4 \u2013 Three suspects have been arrested following an incident in which President William Ruto was hit by a shoe during a rally in Migori.<\/p>\n
Police Headquarters confirmed the arrests, adding that investigations have been intensified to establish the motive behind what is being treated as a serious security breach.<\/p>\n
The incident occurred on Sunday as the Head of State addressed a crowd in Kehancha town. <\/p>\n
A video widely circulated online shows a dusty shoe flying toward the podium and striking the president\u2019s left hand.<\/p>\n
A security officer is seen quickly moving in, but Ruto maintained composure and continued with his speech.<\/p>\n
State House has issued no statement but security sources say the suspects are being interrogated.<\/p>\n
The incident comes amid rising concerns over the safety of public officials. <\/p>\n
Last week, Kasipul MP Charles Ongondo Were was shot dead in Nairobi in what police described as an assassination. <\/p>\n
Four suspects are in custody in that case.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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