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From shoes to snacks: Objects hurled at top politicians

A shoe was thrown at President Ruto as he addressed a rally in Migori on May 4, 2025

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by WILLIAM WANYOIKE

Infographics05 May 2025 - 16:00
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In Summary


    From eggs to fries in Belgium, politicians across the globe have faced bizarre objects hurled at them.

    These symbolic acts span more than a century, from an egging of Australian PM Billy Hughes in 1917 to a shoe thrown at President William Ruto during a 2025 rally in Migori.

    Some attacks missed, others hit, and a few even caused injury.

    Whether driven by dissent or spectacle, these moments underscore how public figures often become targets of frustration.

    Here are some objects hurled at top politicians.

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