- President William Ruto came under fire from residents of Embu in Mount Kenya on Saturday, November 16, expressing their dissatisfaction with the government
- However, during his visit to Kisumu on Tuesday, November 26, the situation was different as residents gave him a warm welcome.
- The president won over the residents with his knowledge of the popular greeting in the Luo community
Kisumu: President William Ruto seems to be enjoying support in the stronghold of Raila Odinga. This is confirmed by the heroic welcome he received in Kondele, Kisumu county, during his visit to the area.
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The videos show it Ruto waving to the residents of Kondele from his car as they cheered, showing happiness from his visit to the area.
Ruto's motorcade struggled through the streets which were filled with cheering people.
What did Ruto say to the residents of Kisumu?
The President took the opportunity to address the residents of Kondele, and thanked them for their warm welcome.
“God be praised, you can greet me kindly, people of Poisonous? I want to say that I am very grateful. Thank you for welcoming me,” Ruto said.
He endeared himself to the residents by greeting them in Dholuo, thus evoking more joy.
“I greet our people. Are our people there? Our people, are you happy,” Ruto said in Luo language.
In addition, the head of state said he has visited the region to initiate development plans that will benefit its residents.
“I am here today and the agenda to ensure development in our country of Kenya starts with Kisumu county. I want to tell you this, here in Kisumu we are building affordable houses. We have 2400 houses that are currently being built,” he said.
Was Ruto yelled at in Mount Kenya?
In a separate incident, Ruto experienced a brief disturbance after a large part of his audience at a church event in Embu rejected some of his remarks.
The President joined other leaders in Embu on Saturday, November 16, to attend the coronation of Bishop Peter Kimani in the Catholic Diocese of Embu.
Ruto discussed the Affordable Housing Project, the recently launched Community Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) to replace the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), and the recruitment of teachers.
While stressing the importance of the affordable housing program and the establishment of SHIF, Ruto faced backlash from the public, who mocked him for not approving it.
They could not allow him to fully elaborate on the two programs; however, he was determined to go through the noise.
Their views showed dissatisfaction with the current administration and the policies it creates.
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