Ruto in a tight spot over abductions, as he pitches Haiti mission changes

Deputy President William Ruto is facing mounting pressure to address the rising cases of abductions in the country, even as he pitches for changes in Kenya's peacekeeping mission in Haiti.

Ruto, who is also Kenya Kwanza Alliance presidential candidate, has been criticized for his silence on the abductions, which have become a major concern for Kenyans.

On Tuesday, Ruto held a meeting with the Haiti ambassador to Kenya and proposed that Kenya's peacekeeping mission in the country be reduced from 1,000 to 500 troops.

He argued that the move would save Kenya millions of shillings that could be used to address more pressing issues at home, such as the rising cost of living and the escalating insecurity.

However, Ruto's proposal has been met with mixed reactions, with some critics arguing that it would weaken Kenya's presence in Haiti and expose the country to more instability.

The abductions have raised concerns about the security situation in the country, especially in light of the upcoming elections.

Ruto has been under pressure to address the issue, but he has so far remained silent.

His silence has angered many Kenyans, who feel that he is not taking the issue seriously.

The abductions have also become a major talking point in the ongoing political campaigns, with Ruto's opponents accusing him of being out of touch with the concerns of ordinary Kenyans.

Ruto's proposal to reduce the number of Kenyan troops in Haiti has also been met with criticism from some quarters, who argue that it would weaken Kenya's presence in the country and expose it to more instability.

It remains to be seen whether Ruto will address the concerns of Kenyans on the abductions and whether he will succeed in reducing the number of Kenyan troops in Haiti.