Ruto’s close allies in frantic fights for survival as cases weigh them down

Deputy President William Ruto, Nandi Governor Stephen Sang and Soi MP Caleb Kositany (far left) during the funeral of businessman Nyogosei Tarus at Chepkatet, Nandi County, yesterday. [Peter Ochieng, Standard]

Deputy President William Ruto has leapt from his political troubles to a new normal as allies duck, the long arms of law in their pursuit.

In his new normal, Ruto is back to hosting charity delegations and prayer sessions at his Nairobi and Uasin Gishu homes while his legion of political friends keep a distant.