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Police launch probe into shoe-hurling incident at presidential rally

President William Ruto calls for leaders to unite as he begins his Migori's development tour. The president started his tour at Kadika Primary School grounds on May 4, 2025, where Interdenominational prayers were held. (Photo/Anne Atieno)

Residents of Migori have recounted the frantic search by police officers to nab the suspect who reportedly hurled a shoe at President William Ruto in Kehancha on Sunday evening.

Yesterday, police confirmed to The Standard that they were holding three suspects. Among them two men who were detained for allegedly heckling the president.

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