president ruto trying to put on a brave face with this happening in germany. plus, they're also trying to get them to move forward in terms of investments, and that is precisely what he is going to be doing in germany tomorrow. and speaking to the deputy chief of staff, this is what he said about the meeting tomorrow and why it is critical. >> today -- [no audio] reporter: she will be responsible for any bilateral agreement with german chancellor angela merkel during their meeting in berlin. the agenda includes development, trade, and cooperation to boost kenya's potential. >> kenya's role as a regional peacemaker, and what to be get from countries like germany in strengthening that role, and strengthening our ability within the region. reporter: the two leaders are also expected to discuss tourism, investment, and trade, but despite the positive outcome anticipated, some kenyans in nairobi doubt the bilateral talks will have little real impact. anchor: we're going to take a break. we will be right back. don't go away. ♪ ♪ anchor: welcome back to "dw news" liv

ruto and journalist sang were among six charged. one-by-one the cases fell apart. witnesses recounted statements or disappeared. prosecutor and rights groups alleged a campaign of bribery and intimidation, something the defendants denied. for victims there has been no justice broad or at home. in kenya nobody was charged. this woman's niece was shot and killed during the violence. she says it's too late to make a difference anyway. >> translation: whether he is in jail or let him go, it doesn't benefit me because if that child was still alive. she would have grown-up by now. she could have been going to work, have her own family, a child, even a husband. >> reporter: his lawyers had asked for an acquittal. that would mean they could never be tried on the same charges, but they didn't get it. >> according to the majority, this decision does not preclude new prosecutor in the future. either at the icc or international jurisdiction. this decision may be subject to appeal. >> reporter: it seems unlikely the prosecutor will find more willing witnesses any time soon, so

william ruto had been charged with crimes against humanity. allegations against him relate to political violence in 2007 in which 1,000 people were killed. malcolm wen reports now from niarobi. >> charged with crimes against humanity, and now his trial is being brought to a close. it's a good day. for his supporters, too. judges at the international criminal court declared a mistrial alleging witness interference and political meddling. here in his hometown, some people celebrated in the stwreet. >> they went for the wrong people. so at least we can look at them, ju justice has been done. victims are crying out. not good as scheduled. >> eight years ago, more than a thousand people were killed in violence following a disputed election. more than half a million were dissipates. the international criminal courts property cutesors says politicians you organized the violence. rutto and sang were among six kennians charged. one by one, the cases fell apart. witnesses recounted statements or disappeared. the prosecutor and rights groups allege a cam