State House Disowns Man Issuing Deals in Name of President, First Lady

The State House disowned Eliel Cheruiyot Kipsang, stating he is not an authorized representative of President William Ruto or First Lady Rachel Ruto. A notice published in local newspapers warns the public against transacting with him, as he has no authority to act or make deals on their behalf. Kipsang identifies himself online as a State House Director of Strategy and Planning, but no criminal charges have been filed. The warning comes two years after allegations involving a Ruto staff member using state resources to influence digital contracts for the 2027 election cycle.