A man attempted to attack Deputy President William Ruto as he was leaving an event at Rurii Stadium, in Mathioya.

The man had walked towards DP Ruto as he was heading to his vehicle confronted him and lifted his hand in seemingly attempt to attack but was stopped by the DP’s security and pinned to the ground.

The DP took a step back as the man approached him menacingly but with the threat neutralised, Ruto smiled.

Ruto proceeded to hold other meetings in Othaya Town after the incident.

Commenting on the incident, Office of the Deputy President Communications Secretary David  Mugonyi denied there was an attempt to attack Dr Ruto.

He said instead that the Deputy President had earlier on been presented with chicken by an elderly woman and the man was following suit with a gift of tea leaves but was stopped by the bodyguards who did not know what he was up to and was later released.