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The government has strongly condemned the act of a person hurling a shoe at President William Ruto during a rally in Kehancha, Migori County on Sunday, calling it a shameful and disrespectful attack on the Presidency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a statement issued Monday, Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura urged law enforcement agencies to apprehend and prosecute those behind the incident, terming the act a threat to national unity and respect for state institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFellow Kenyans, the government strongly condemns the incident that occurred in Kehancha, Migori County. We must respect the institution of the Presidency,\u201d said Mwaura. \u201cThose behind this shameful act must be apprehended. What values are we teaching our children? Let us be patriotic and maintain peace.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Videos circulating online showed a shoe being thrown from the crowd towards President Ruto while he was addressing residents, forcing him to briefly pause. The incident has sparked debate over security preparedness and public decorum at political events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This marks the first official government response to the incident, which has drawn widespread reaction from political leaders and citizens alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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