This archive report was first published on 9 August 2019.
Deputy President William Ruto was in high spirits as he attended his brother's dowry negotiation in Ziwa, Uasin Gishu county, on August 9, 2019.
The event, known as 'koito' in Kalenjin, was held at the groom's home near Ziwa market, where David Ruto was marrying Carol Kitur.
Attendees included Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi, Uasin Gishu Governor Jackson Mandago, Soy MP Caleb Kostany, and Uasin Gishu Woman Rep Gladys Shollei.
As is customary in such events, the groom was kept away until the negotiation was complete, with Ruto leading the team of elders responsible for the dowry negotiation.
