Politician Under Investigation After Group Allegedly Blocks President Ruto’s Convoy in Kajiado
A politician from Kajiado North is under investigation after a group of individuals allegedly blocked President William Ruto’s convoy during a church fundraiser in Kajiado County, raising fresh concerns over political tensions and presidential security.
Police have launched investigations into what authorities describe as a coordinated disruption that occurred on Sunday, June 14, shortly after President Ruto attended a fundraising event at the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church headquarters in Nkarusa, Kajiado West.
According to preliminary findings, investigators are examining possible security lapses that allowed the group to access and obstruct the route used by the President’s motorcade as he departed the venue.
Sources familiar with the investigations claim that 45 people were arrested following the incident. Authorities allege the suspects had been transported to the area in buses and public service vehicles ahead of the President’s visit.
Police believe the group assembled near the event venue before allegedly blocking the road and disrupting the movement of the presidential convoy. Witnesses reported hearing chants of “Wantam” — a slogan that has increasingly been used by government critics during political gatherings.
Security officers are said to have moved swiftly to disperse the crowd before arresting the suspects as they prepared to leave the area.
Investigators further allege that a local politician may have played a role in mobilising and facilitating the group to attend the event. Authorities are now seeking to establish whether the gathering was organised with the intention of disrupting the President’s visit.
“The investigations are ongoing, and all persons found to have participated in planning or facilitating the disruption will be held accountable,” a source involved in the probe reportedly stated.
Court Releases Suspects on Bail
The arrests have already sparked legal proceedings after the 45 suspects appeared before the Ngong Law Courts on Monday.
The accused were presented before Chief Magistrate Ariba Kuwa, where five women admitted to the charges brought against them, while the remaining 40 male suspects denied any wrongdoing.
The court scheduled the matter involving the five women for mention on June 18, 2026, while the case against the 40 men was deferred for 14 days to allow investigators additional time to complete their inquiries.
Each suspect was released on a bond of KSh100,000 or an alternative cash bail of the same amount pending further proceedings.
Political Blame Game Intensifies
The incident has reignited the ongoing political blame game between the government and opposition figures.
Government officials have frequently accused opposition-linked groups of orchestrating disruptions at state functions and presidential events. Opposition leaders, however, have consistently rejected those claims, instead accusing the government of sponsoring hired groups to interfere with opposition activities and intimidate critics.
As investigations continue, attention is now turning to whether authorities will formally charge any political figures over the Kajiado incident and what the findings could reveal about the increasingly tense political atmosphere ahead of future national engagements.
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