Kenya’s coalition leaders came under pressure to suspend Mr Ruto in line with the new constitution Kenya’s president has suspended Higher Education Minister William Ruto, after a court ruled he must stand trial over corruption allegations.
Last week a panel of three high court judges dismissed his plea that he would not get a fair trial.
He is charged with defrauding a state corporation of $1.2m (£750,000) nine years ago over the sale of forest land.
Mr Ruto is a controversial figure in the coalition government that took power in 2008 to end post-poll unrest.
According to the new constitution, adopted in August, anyone facing criminal charges should not be allowed to hold public office.
Earlier this year, Mr Ruto faced suspension over a separate maize scandal.
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