William Ruto

Officer killed as siege at Kenya deputy president`s home ends

Elite Kenyan security forces on Sunday killed a man at the home of Deputy President William Ruto, ending a 20-hour siege that left one officer dead and another wounded, security officials said.

Jul 31, 2017, 06:44 AM IST

Gunmen attack Kenyan Deputy President Ruto's residence as he campaigns ahead of vote

Unidentified gunmen attacked Kenyan Deputy President William Ruto`s residence on Saturday while he and his family were out, local television stations reported, 10 days before presidential and legislative elections.

Jul 30, 2017, 00:00 AM IST

Gunmen storm Kenyan Deputy President Ruto's residence, gunshots heard

Unknown gunmen attacked the home of Kenya's Deputy President William Ruto on Saturday, less than two weeks before the country votes in high-stakes polls, two security sources said.

Jul 29, 2017, 20:18 PM IST

Kenyan government urges end to protests, opposition defiant

Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy urged the opposition on Wednesday to end unrest over alleged bias in the electoral commission, but opposition leaders said protests would continue if their demands for dialogue were not met.

Jun 02, 2016, 00:01 AM IST

War crimes court drops charges in Kenya Ruto case

War crimes judges on Tuesday dropped charges of crimes against humanity against Kenya`s Deputy President William Ruto over his alleged role in post-election turmoil after a 2007 vote, but left open the possibility of an appeal.

Apr 05, 2016, 22:09 PM IST