William Ruto, the outgoing president of Kenya, was previously involved in a high-profile case at the International Criminal Court (ICC) related to the 2007-2008 post-election violence in Kenya. - *The Case:* Ruto, along with Joshua Sang, a radio broadcaster, was charged with crimes against humanity, including murder, deportation, and persecution, for their alleged roles in organizing and inciting violence against supporters of the Party of National Unity (PNU). - *Trial Outcome:* The ICC trial ended in 2016 due to lack of evidence and alleged witness tampering. The judges decided to terminate the case, but didn't grant Ruto's request for acquittal, leaving the possibility of reopening the case if new evidence emerges. - *Key Developments:* - *Charges Confirmed:* In 2012, pre-trial judges confirmed the charges against Ruto and Sang, sending the case to trial. - *Witness Intimidation:* Several prosecution witnesses were reportedly killed, disappeared, or recanted their testimony, leading to allegations of witness intimidation and interference. - *Kenya's Campaign:* The Kenyan government, with Ruto as Deputy President, launched a campaign to undermine the ICC's independence and have the case dropped. It's worth noting that the ICC's decision to terminate the case doesn't necessarily imply Ruto's innocence, but rather that the prosecution's evidence was insufficient to secure a conviction. *🚩As of 2025, there haven't been any recent developments or updates on the case being reopened‼️* https://www.coalitionfortheicc.org/cases/william-ruto-and-joshua-sang