Ruto Mourns Rachel Wandetto, Vows Action on Attackers

President William Ruto has mourned Rachel Wandetto following her death after an attack that reportedly left her with severe burn injuries.

In a statement issued on Monday, the President expressed condolences to Wandetto’s family and friends, describing her as a hardworking and promising woman whose death was a tragic loss.

“May God grant the family and friends comfort, peace, and courage to bear with the loss of Ms Rachel Wandetto,” Ruto said.

The Head of State assured the public that those behind the attack would be pursued and prosecuted regardless of their affiliation.

“The criminals that attacked this hardworking and promising lady will be held to account, irrespective of their affiliation,” he stated.

Ruto also warned against political intolerance, saying Kenya’s democratic space must protect freedom of speech and association.

“Kenya has no place for political intolerance that suppresses free speech or association. This threatens our democratic stability,” he added.

The President’s remarks came hours after Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen visited Wandetto at Kenyatta National Hospital alongside Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and other senior security officials.

Earlier, Murkomen had said doctors informed them that Wandetto had suffered significant burns and was receiving specialized treatment, while investigations had been launched to establish the motive behind the attack.

Authorities are yet to announce arrests in connection with the incident, which has sparked renewed debate over political intolerance and violence linked to differing political opinions.