Deputy President William Ruto was on Monday reportedly barred from leaving the country for Uganda.
Ruto was scheduled to make a private visit to the neighboring country in the company of his close allies including Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro, his Kapseret counterpart Oscar Sudi and businessmen David Lagat, Harun Ayoin, David Muge, Simon Mogun, and Nelson Kisalit.
The deputy president was stuck at Wilson Airport for hours after he was blocked from boarding a private jet to Entebbe. Nation reports that Ruto was set to fly on a Jadester 12 private jet operated by Nairobi-based Phoenix Aviation, but was asked for clearance as required of all civil servants. The Cessna 560XL registration number 5Y WHB had already been prepared for the flight but the trip was canceled at the last minute.
“We are surprised the Deputy President was denied clearance to go on a planned private visit to Uganda. It is our officers who always handle his travel and this time, they were told, that he must get clearance from Immigration to fly out. In all his travels, all these years, this has not happened,” Ruto’s communication secretary David Mugonyi said in a statement.
Taking to Twitter following the incident, Ruto said, “Isorait…tumwachie mungu.”
His allies also protested the move through social media, terming it unconstitutional.
Garissa Township MP Aden Duale tweeted: “Article 147 of the Constitution entrenches the constitutional functions and duties of the DEPUTY PRESIDENT. These were first taken away from him and denied in complete and blatant disregard of the Constitution.”
Senator Kipchumba Murkomen wrote: “The President has blocked the DP from performing his official duties & now he is blocking him from his private engagements. This is a ridiculous show of deep sense of insecurity & tactlessness.”
Ruto has made five visits to Uganda in the past six years, with the last being in July this year when he accompanied Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni to the launch of a vaccine manufacturing facility in Matuga-Wakiso district. In 2015, Ruto openly campaigned for Museveni in Kapchorwa.
Uhuru needs to act in a…
Uhuru needs to act in a democratic manner. This is not good.
Hash hash and more hash!…
Hash hash and more hash! What is Ruto going to Kampala to do? Shop for more weapons? Nyamaza wewe mjinga!
Even Ugandans are…
Even Ugandans are complaining Ruto is taking high level corruption to Uganda. In Uganda is where he has been sanitizing looted money then brings it back using Kenyan special security paid for by tax payers money. He does what ever he thinks.
I know of many Ugandans who…
I know of many Ugandans who are seriously complaining about museveni’s involvement with our corrupt deputy president! They all say Museveni is about to be conned bigly by Ruto. We should all be worried about the nonsense they are discussing! They may talking about overthrowing the Uhuru government!
Yes you are very tight about…
Yes you are very tight about that ,they were plotting to overthrow the uhuru govt flat out and simple
I am not a Ruto fan! But…
I am not a Ruto fan! But whether you like it or not his constitutional rights have been been violated.
There’s no room for dictators in an attempt to tame political opponents. Uhuru’s actions is counterproductive thus far, it’s earned Ruto massive sympathy in recent bi-elections votes and he’ll be catapulted to presidency come 2022! Kenyans way of reasoning & voting is very unique! Watch and mark my words.
You do not understand the…
You do not understand the law! No DP would just up and go like he is running his side government! I would have fired him and jailed if I were the president of Kenya; or any other republic for the good order and discipline of the country! There are protocols to be followed in any organization! He can quite bring DP to have the freedom to traverse the world as a private citizen. Wacheni ujinga!
I understand the law my…
I understand the law my friend! The question is, this is not the first time he’s traveling both for personal reasons or for government related matters! Quote, “ It is our officers who always handle his travel and this time, they were told, that he must get clearance from Immigration to fly out. In all his travels, all these years, this has not happened,” Ruto’s communication secretary David Mugonyi said in a statement.
Why now? What’s different this time?
If you think this is…
If you think this is undemocratic then you need a lesson of history and civics. If you are an MP before you travel must notify the speaker. Any others CS and their principals including DP must be cleared by office of the president.
I am beginning to dislike…
I am beginning to dislike Kenyans because of their ignorance and stupidity! They throw shitty terms out there without searching the actual meaning of them! Here is a unruly man who want to be president and all the signs show he is an idiot!
Even if he were to be an…
Even if he were to be an idiot for a minute or two just for your sake, he won’t be more idiot than you are.
Which law is that?When was…
Which law is that?When was it passed?
Kenya is not a banana…
Kenya is not a banana republic fool! Your mother taught certain things in life although you turned out to be an asshole!
Do you have the brains to…
Do you have the brains to comprehend any law? Why do you ask when you know that you are a dummy!
Ata Al Shabaab/Raila gunman…
Ata Al Shabaab/Raila gunman is barking?
Well Uhuru is allowed to…
Well Uhuru is allowed to develop a backbone he is the president after all where will you take him he is on his way out and at this point hakuna pahali mtampeleka .He does not need your votes ameiba yakutosha
Understand that the DP has…
Understand that the DP has to follow leadership protocols at all times! It is about the state of the country and not about Uhuru!
This roguish DP has formed such a bad habit of consulting with Museveni and other strange actors, like he is the sitting president! Kama Mbaya, yes ni Mbaya! Ruto is not above the law!
I would assume any other president would do the same to stop such a disrespectful deputy president! In some states Ruto would have shot! Ruto needs to stop side shows because he is now acting like the Devil before God pushed him out of the arch-Angel position!
I would like to know the state of anarchy that will exist in Kenya where laws are not followed in case Ruto became a the president! Ole Mashamba need to be properly disciplined!
Ruto must shape up very quickly and stop the drama of leaving his ignorance to God to sort it out! This man is very immature and childish and he does not deserve to be a president!
What do you think when a kid…
What do you think when a kid is born without a father figure in the house? Ruto is just uncivilized kid! His mother terribly failed him! You can see those bad signs all over his face!
I honestly want to believe…
I honestly want to believe you are not a mother. Your comment does not sound like one from a woman who knows the pain of child birth firsthand. There are many successful men that grew without father figures and more growing so please don’t parade your ignorance
Hei @venessa – I pricked…
Hei @venessa – I pricked your nerves for bearing kids with different men and no father in the house? Did I!? I can’t apologize to the spoken truth for hurting your thin skin feelings little girl! How many child births have you had alone? Don’t lecture me for you ineptitude and for telling you the truth!
Wa Chege watch this space…
Wa Chege watch this space. Karma is meeting you are your hut soon. No child chooses to be born. No child chooses their parents. No child chooses their plight.
Karma coming your way. This…
Karma coming your way. This way you will know that kids don’t choose parents or birth.
Your opinion. Ballot box…
Your opinion. Ballot box will tell us otherwise.
I cannot deny for jambazi…
I cannot deny for jambazi Ruto or defend him but he is just a “PICKPOCKET” thief as compared to majambazi Uhuru & family,Kibaki,Wanjigi,Moi family muuaji Raila etc.Remember corruption No.1 is ADULTERY(as you steal from yourself).Jambazi Uhuru is campaigning for jambazi Ruto,yaani conning muuaji Raila by pretending to follow his(Raila’s)”ADVICEs”.Muchawi na wafuasi wake watanjuta wamechelewa KIKIUMANA.
The stuff of a banana…
The stuff of a banana republic. Ruto may be a slippery character, but all people- including the president- should observe the law. Freedom of movement is entrenched in the constitution.
Hi kid @ben! And there are…
Hi kid @ben! And there are protocols to be followed when you are 2nd in command!
Don’t be a stupid,…
Don’t be a stupid, condescending fool.
Ok you Toto, @ben! Did you…
Ok you Toto, @ben! Did you wipe your nose this morning? Wipe that uji that is stuck on your lower lip!
The president and his team…
The president and his team has a responsibility to stop bad fellas from harming Kenyans! Ruto’s suspicions trips to Kampala have become a major concern to the internal security of Kenya!
Something very sinister is taking place between Ruto and Museveni! Both of them are not to be trusted regardless of the fact that Ugandan army would be a cake walk by Kenyan army if Ruto was to start a war!
Great!
Jubilee operatives,…
Great!
Jubilee operatives, oh, I mean idiots, have zero clue about real-politic …… they just boosted Ruto’s sympathy vote from millions of Kenyans. They’ve squarely shot themselves in the foot
The country is in good ?…
The country is in good ? hands! A rogue DP will not stop the sun from rising in the east and setting in the west! Fir a poor guy like, Ruto might be your shit but he is not the cup of tea that we drink every morning.
Ruto a DP of a country…
Ruto a DP of a country shouldn’t be running around to other countries conducting personal business at will. There are protocols in place for him to follow!
All this kind of nonsense clearly shows that Ruto is not mature enough to lead a country! Who is he representing as he takes a lousy group of tanga tanga idiots to other countries, and especially to see Museveni?
He is out of control and he should be arrested for breaking proper protocols set in place for a DP to follow.
What is mr.Drunkard(Kinyua)…
What is mr.Drunkard(Kinyua),74 doing in the civil service?He ought to have retired long ago.Age is leading him to poor decisions making the already useless govt loose more in popular.Afterall how is elected deputy president,Ruto expected to seek for permission from his junior?
DP Ruto is up to something…
DP Ruto is up to something that is not good for the country. Why is sudi telling to consult Museveni about a questionable Turkish terrorist cum businessman?? Who is freaking sudi in the matching order? Another murderous crook now telling us to consult Museveni?
Is Ruto running a another government on the side without the knowledge of anyone else? Ruto is importing weaponry through some crooked characters! He is up to no good; as Americans would say!
What is so special that is…
What is so special that is causing Ruto to sneak out of the country to visit some folks with questionable intentions for kenya?? The Ruto’s severer I’ve trips to Uganda and the neighboring countries must be investigated thoroughly! He is selling Kenya short to our enemies!
Matiangi:Kinyua n other…
Matiangi:Kinyua n other Uhuru people shoukd pray day n night that Ruto don’t win the presidency coz if he does some big people enjoying the uhunye gava will cry in their bathrooms juu they will b isolated of jobs /bizness.Ruto helped Uhuru wins presidency 3x then he is Shitting Ruto???May 2022 august quicken we vote for the leader we want not the old man from the lakeside
Your man will Never win…
Your man will Never win. Sorry.
@halisi does not understand…
@halisi does not understand politics! You can call yourself a hustler all you want but poverty driven mentality will not take you anywhere! Mark my words because you will come to remember what I just told you! There is will never be a Ruto presidency even if hell freezes over!
We all know there will be a new president in 2022 but I can guarantee you that it will not be Ruto! Period!!
I don’t think Mkenya Halisi…
I don’t think Mkenya Halisi supports Ruto. I think you misread his comment.
Unfortunately if you’ve been…
Unfortunately if you’ve been in Kenya and spoken to people, unless something changes there is a very good chance Ruto wins. I think Halisi may simply be stating what is apparent despite the fact that as man from Kabete he will rue the election of Ruto to the presidency. I hope he is wrong and Kenyans elect a new face but hope is just that.
There will not be a Ruto…
There will not be a Ruto presidency! Do you understand?
We learnt our lessons in…
We learnt our lessons in 2008 with Ruto! We are ready for him and his crew should he steal the 2022 elections! The mutiny of Kiambaa will not happen again whether Murkomen and sudi will be the assigned murderer generals! And by the way, Ruto will not be the president win or not win!
Remember we are all Kenyans…
Remember we are all Kenyans and we will not be threatened by Ruto! We have lived his 2008 madness and survived it!
I guess it will be time to take up the arms after 2022 to defend ourselves against Ruto and the kalenjins. Kenya belongs to all of us! I’m not afraid! I don’t fear no body except God of Heaven; and not the little Demonic gods Ruto and his company worships!
The people Ruto refers to as…
The people Ruto refers to as “lowly civil servants” are employed by the citizens of Kenya to maintain law and order!
Ruto wants to create anarchy in the country to self serve his personal interests and colossal corruption greed. He must abide by the rule of law and remain a peaceful citizen at all times!
@maitha – Ruto is insulting…
@maitha – Ruto is insulting the same people he calls “hustlers” when he wants to use them! They only become his hustlers when they are kissing his fat ass! What a damn loser!
Why is Ruto and allies…
Why is Ruto and allies complaining about being barred to travel! Ruto has done the same thing or worse to others before him!
Ruto is the guy Moi used to humiliate the late Saitoti on several occasions!
Just be patient because the shit will get thicker !
Stay where you are Ruto!…
Stay where you are Ruto! Stop negotiating the sales price for Kenya with the enemies! We all know you would wish to sell our beautiful country and move on to Soudi Arabia like Idi Amin did after he wrecked havoc in Uganda! Museveni aught to be ashamed entertaining your little 2 cents! I thought he knew better!
Can a sane person reach out…
Can a sane person reach out to Ruto and tell him that speaking at the top of his lungs does not change a lie of bottom-down to be true! The former Senator mwaura is working hard to sell our community! He is all confusion when he is talking about the bottom up and the bottom down theories simply does not grasp!
I keep asking people what Ruto has done in the last 10 years he has been in the government of day! I get a unanimous response that Ruto”s main concern is corruption, stealing and working hard to divide the Mount Kenya region by calling us “the various tribes!” Everything Ruto is talking about he wants to do after 2022 is already being done by Uhuru while Ruto is sleeping on the wheel.
Ruto keeps telling us God will answer this and that for you! God gave us the brains to consistently work on our daily issues to fix our problems! Ruto is telling us to be lazy and just lounge around waiting for God to come down to earth to cultivate our lands for food. Why are very intelligent people buying some baloney talk from a cattle thief?
Does Ruto think we are that stupid here in central Kenya not to see what he is doing to us? I want to tell Kenyans of Mount Kenya region not to allow an outsider from Iten/Sugoi area to divide and rule us for his personal benefits! Ruto wants us to believe he has the answers to our central region, and he wants to proclaim to be our savior. Ruto is lying with his mouth wide open!
Folks, politics are all local and we must shun this bad habit of letting strangers divide us! Writer Ngugi wa Thiong’o once said that “the oil skin of the house is not to be smeared to the skins of strangers!” Closely listen to your elders and Seers! They know a thing or two about community and life.
Ruto does not understand us and our needs! We must join hands together to have a powerful voice in the 2022 elections! If we don’t not stick together we will not have a home for our people to come to; just like it happened in 2008 when Ruto’s kalenjins kick our folks out of Eldoret!
We must stay together; call it tribalist if or not! Failure to do it will make us be forgotten for the next 100 years! That is the seed Ruto is planting on us to finish the pride of the kikuyu community. He wants us to be beggars to subdue us. Hungry people cannot build themselves! Ruto wants you to be hungry and downtrodden!
Ruto just want your vote and he does not care about you and your future generations! Wake up fellow Kikuyus! Do not buy cheap short term slogans that will never feed your child! Don’t be fooled by a stranger!