Area OCPD Bernard Kibe said the chopper was forced to land due to bad weather adding that the region is experiencing rainfall.
The pilot, who was on his way to Sinonin Secondary school, made the emergency landing at Eldama Ravine Stadium. They traveled by road for a distance of 20km to Poror, the venue of the second function.
"The pilot made an emergency landing but everything is in order, Ruto has already made his way to the venue", the OCPD said.Others in the Mi-17 Russian made helicopter were Baringo Governor Benjamin Cheboi, Kinango MP Gonzi Rai, Baringo Central MP Sammy Mwaita, Prof. Hellen Sambili (Mogotio), William Cheptumo (Baringo North), Baringo County Women Representative Grace Kiptui and Mosses Lessonet of Eldama Ravine. Follow @africanewspost