On arrival, Ruto was doused with milk and honey from a special traditional gourd by elders dressed in wild animal skins. During the event, Ruto was handed leadership instruments, including a baton (nogirwet) and a traditional stick (Siarit) said to have been used by legendary Nandi chief medicine man Orgoiyot-Kipnyolei arap Turgat. Baasi explained that Ruto had emerged as the undisputed leader of the Kalenjin community following the death of Retired President Moi. The president during an event at Nandi Hills promised us and Kenyans that he would lead for ten years and then Ruto would succeed him. The elders explained how Ruto had gone through various stages to emerge on his own as a leader for the community.

Source: The Star June 07, 2020 07:41 UTC