A man who ran towards President William Ruto as he was making a speech in Wajir has spoken out, giving his account of what transpired. Security officers quickly intervened, restraining and whisking him away, momentarily disrupting the President’s remarks. However, President Ruto intervened, calling on his security detail to handle the situation calmly. On February 6, a similar security scare occurred in Mombasa when another unidentified man ran towards Ruto as he addressed beneficiaries of the Nyota youth empowerment programme. However, Ruto intervened, telling one of the officers, “Habari yako boss, wachana naye,” urging them to momentarily let the man speak.

Source: The Star February 12, 2026 21:52 UTC