Police are probing into a politician from Kajiado North for allegedly sponsoring a group of people to block President William Ruto's convoy in Kajiado on Sunday, June 14.

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Kenyans.co.ke has learnt that police are looking into security lapses that allowed the group to block Ruto's motorcade.

On the day, police arrested 45 people accused of being used to cause the scene in Nkarusa, Kajiado West, this weekend.

President Ruto was in Kajiado West on Sunday to lead a fundraiser for the construction of the  Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church in Nkarusa Church's headquarters.

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Preliminary investigations have revealed that the individuals were ferried to the area by bus and matatu ahead of a public event attended by the President.

Upon arrival, the group allegedly blocked the road, disrupting President Ruto’s convoy. This occurred as he was leaving after attending the fundraiser.

Authorities allege that the suspects were chanting "Wantam" slogans at the venue before police officers moved in to disperse the gathering. The group was later arrested as they prepared to leave the area.

Investigators claim the politician mobilised and facilitated the group to attend the President's event , where they were allegedly instructed to disrupt the proceedings by chanting "Wantam" slogans.

On Monday, the Ngong Law Court released the 45 individuals accused of obstructing President Ruto's motorcade on bail.

The accused appeared before Chief Magistrate Ariba Kuwa, where five women admitted to the charges, while the remaining 40 male suspects denied any wrongdoing.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke