The two held a meeting with the other leaders ahead of a meeting with Ruto.
The tragic accident occurred along the busy Nakuru-Nairobi Highway.
Several people including children were left with serious injuries following the incident.
This comes as the country braces for unfavourable weather patterns amidst tough economic times.
This is not his first international award, as his journalistic efforts have been feted numerously.
The meeting comes amid political realignments in anticipation of cementing the Ruto-Raila partnership.
President Ruto made the revelation during Cheptumo's burial in Baringo County.
Kenyans have numerously fallen victim to scammers who end up harvesting millions of shillings from them.
Their plot could place Kenya between a rock and a hard place, with Sudan already threatening to block trade with Kenya.
According to data by the Kenya Red Cross, Kenya has witnessed over 22 fires in a single week.
