Former Police Officer Richard Ruto has appealed for a second chance after spending 10 years outside the National Police Service following his dismissal.
Ruto says he was dismissed from the service 10 years ago but has continued pursuing reinstatement, maintaining that the offence that led to his removal was not serious enough to warrant such a punishment.
According to Ruto, the matter has remained unresolved despite his efforts to have his case reconsidered. He says he is still waiting for an answer and hopes his appeal will eventually receive a favourable response.
Ruto recently shared photographs from his time in police uniform, reflecting on the career he believes ended unfairly. He says the images remind him of a chapter of his life that he has struggled to close.
A key part of his appeal is his belief that the punishment imposed on him was disproportionate to the alleged offence. He has continued to pursue the matter on that basis, hoping that the decision leading to his dismissal can be reviewed.
Ruto also recalled his first appeal, claiming that his superior questioned his background at the time. However, the allegation has not been independently verified, and there has been no public response from the authorities involved, according to the report.
As he marks a decade since his dismissal, Ruto says his faith has helped him endure the long wait. He remains convinced that justice could still be served and that his case deserves another look.
Beyond the formal disciplinary process, Ruto is now appealing to senior government officials, the media and members of the public to hear his story and support his efforts to pursue the matter.
For Ruto, reinstatement would not only mean returning to the police service but also getting an explanation for the circumstances that brought his career to an abrupt end.
This version keeps the claims attributed to Richard Ruto where necessary and avoids presenting unverified allegations as established facts.