MPs allied to Deputy President William Ruto have castigated the State for blocking the country's second in command from travelling to Uganda. Ruto was set for a private trip to the neighbouring country — the second time in a month — but was blocked by immigration officials at Wilson Airport. Immigration officials insisted Ruto had to get clearance from President Uhuru Kenyatta. "The Deputy President has never ever required any clearance to travel out of the country. There is NO law/regulation requiring him to seek clearance before travel for any public or private engagement," he said.

Source: The Star August 03, 2021 06:45 UTC