Ruto Forced To Cut Speech Short As Man Dashes Towards Him While He Was Adressing Crowd, Details

President William Ruto was caught off guard yesterday when a man almost lunged at him during the launch of the NYOTA Fund in Mandera. 

The incident caused a moment of tension as security personnel quickly intervened.

The event, aimed at promoting economic empowerment through the NYOTA Fund, was running smoothly when the disruption occurred. 

Observers say the man suddenly moved towards the President, prompting immediate action from his security team.

Security officers swiftly restrained the individual and removed him from the vicinity. 

President Ruto, visibly shaken, remained unharmed and continued with his scheduled remarks after a brief pause. 

The crowd, initially startled, was reassured by the calm and prompt response from the security personnel.

Officials later confirmed that the individual did not have access to any weapons and that the situation was under control within seconds. 

Authorities are investigating the motive behind the act to ensure the safety of future events.