KENYA: Gunmen storm deputy president’s home

Unidentified gunmen have attacked the rural home of Kenya’s Deputy President William Ruto’s home in western Uasin Gishu county, reports say.  Local reports said assailants overpowered a police officer at the gate and entered the compound.  Gunfire has continued at the house, which is surrounded by police.  Mr Ruto was not at home at the […]

Unidentified gunmen have attacked the rural home of Kenya’s Deputy President William Ruto’s home in western Uasin Gishu county, reports say. 

Local reports said assailants overpowered a police officer at the gate and entered the compound. 

Gunfire has continued at the house, which is surrounded by police. 

Mr Ruto was not at home at the time. The incident comes 10 days before Kenya holds presidential, legislative and regional elections.

The deputy president had left hours earlier for a campaign rally in the town of Kitale, where he joined President Uhuru Kenyatta.