Tuesday, August 11, 2026 - Raila Odinga Junior has addressed mounting criticism over a viral video showing him addressing a crowd through a fence in Kilgoris, during President Ruto’s daughter’s wedding. In a statement issued on Tuesday, August 11, Raila Junior clarified that the footage was not filmed at President William Ruto’s private residence but at the Kilgoris public airstrip. Raila Junior further noted that the fence visible in the clip is a standard safety barrier designed to protect the aircraft landing area. “The fence is a standard safety barrier that protects the landing area for aircraft. Raila Junior was in Kilgoris to attend the traditional engagement ceremony of President Ruto’s daughter, Charlene Ruto, on Saturday, August 8.