Ruto Forgives Shoe Attacker as Mwaura Condemns the Shameful Act
President William Ruto has forgiven a youth who threw a shoe at him during a rally in Migori, as Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura condemned the act as disrespectful and unpatriotic. Three suspects were arrested, with police confirming ongoing investigations.
President William Ruto has forgiven the individual who hurled a shoe at him during a Sunday rally in Kehancha, Migori County, even as Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura strongly condemned the act. The incident occurred while Ruto addressed residents, briefly disrupting the event as security swiftly intervened.
In a statement on Tuesday, Mwaura criticized the attack as disgraceful, questioning the moral values being passed on to the youth. "Throwing a dirty shoe at the President is utterly unacceptable," he said. "What are we teaching our children?" Despite the provocation, he added, the President had displayed compassion and chosen to forgive those responsible.
Three young men, aged 18, 20, and 22, were arrested in connection with the attack. According to police, the youngest suspect was caught on camera throwing the shoe, while the other two were accused of heckling. All are from Kuria West and are aiding investigations.
Mwaura emphasized that the Presidency must be respected as a national symbol and warned against online mockery of the incident. "It is both shameful and unpatriotic," he said, reiterating the need for civility and unity in public discourse.
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