Security scare as shoe hurled at President Ruto during Migori tour

A major security scare marred President William Ruto’s tour of Migori County on Sunday evening after an object, believed to be a shoe, was hurled at him during a public event in Kuria West.

Security officers swiftly moved in, arresting three individuals suspected to be behind the incident.

The President was unharmed, and the event continued without further disruptions.

The incident occurred as President Ruto was launching a 200-unit affordable housing project in Uriri Constituency, part of his ongoing three-day working tour of Migori County that began on May 4.

The visit, which runs through May 6, is aimed at commissioning key development projects and inspecting government initiatives across Suna East, Suna West, Rongo, Uriri, and Awendo constituencies.

Following the scare, security around the Head of State was visibly heightened, with officers tightening control over the remaining itinerary.

The tour is part of President Ruto’s broader push to cement support in ODM strongholds after his recent cooperation pact with opposition leader Raila Odinga.

It also follows a March 26 meeting with Western Kenya leaders at State House, where Ruto reaffirmed his commitment to regional development, including reviving the ailing sugar sector.

Despite the scare, the President is expected to proceed with the launch of key infrastructure projects such as the Stella-Gogo-Sibuoche tarmac road and various healthcare initiatives in the county.

Local authorities say investigations into the motive behind the attempted attack are ongoing.