Deputy President William Ruto seems to be a man on a run of bad luck.
Ruto was dragged into the fake Ksh 39 billion military tender that also involved former Sports CS Rashid Echesa.
A new twist to the ongoing story emerged after an officer roped into the matter was found dead.
The police officer identified as Sergent as Kipyegon Kenei, was attached to the DP’s office at Harambee House Annex.
DP Ruto through a tweet remarked that the death of the man was a huge loss.
He further noted that he knew Kenei on a professional level and was shocked by the turn of events.
The second in command called for the DCI to look into the matter to find justice for the slain officer.
“Deeply saddened by the death of Police Sergent Kipyegon Kenei who worked in my Harambee House Annex Office. Kenei was a disciplined young police officer. I urge the relevant authorities to conduct a thorough investigation to ascertain the circumstances surrounding his death,” read the tweet.
Deeply saddened by the death of Police Sergent Kipyegon Kenei who worked in my Harambee House Annex Office.
Kenei was a disciplined young police officer. I urge the relevant authorities to conduct a thorough investigation to ascertain the circumstances surrounding his death.
— William Samoei Ruto, PhD (@WilliamsRuto) February 20, 2020
The demise of the officer came after a manhunt had been launched by the DCI Kinoti led team.
The body of the deceased was found at his house in Imara Daima.
Police reports pointed out that the man committed suicide through shooting himself.
On Wednesday, the Jubilee party member had written to Inspector General of Police Hillary Mutyambai over his safety.
According to Ruto, the breach of security at his office by Echesa and his men together with the foreigners, had put his life in danger.
The ex-URP leader articulated that Interior CS Fred Matiang’i should make investigations into the two foreigners.
Through his Chief of Staff, Ken Osinde, the DP wanted the visa issued to the Europeans reviewed.
It is reported that Matiang’i and the Head of Immigrations Service Alex Muteshi did not respond to the incident.
In addition, Ruto wanted the alleged outsiders to be detained until the case is determined by the relevant authorities.
The deputy president had, however, distanced himself from the matter and claimed it was a political witch hunt by his political enemies.
The vocal leader pronounced that he should be left to serve the country instead of being dragged into petty scandals.