The mystery of Ruto's one-day trip to Sudan

President Kenyatta (C), Chief of Defence Forces General Samson Mwathethe and Deputy William Ruto during the 56th Jamhuri Day celebration at Nyayo Stadium. [John Muchucha]

Deputy President William Ruto secretly travelled to Khartoum, Sudan, on Tuesday, just hours before President Uhuru Kenyatta announced the changes to government.

The Standard was told he was on a private visit and could not establish his mission in the one-day trip.