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Why special prayers for Ruto, sang will be held at historic shrine

Kalenjin elders and church leaders will today lead politicians and residents of Rift Valley in prayers for Deputy President William Ruto and radio journalist Joshua Sang, who are facing crime against humanity charges at the International Criminal Court (ICC).

The prayers will be held at the  Kiptororo shrine on the edge of the Mau Forest where selected elders from the Kalenjin sub-tribes will converge this morning to make sacred offerings to the gods before an interdenominational prayer service later in the afternoon.

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