President William Ruto shut down a vuvuzela blower who was among the attendees at his roadside rally in Rongo, Migori County just a day after a shoe was hurled at him in Suna West.
While commissioning a modern market in Rongo, President Ruto light-heartedly addressed the individual, referencing a biblical passage.
“You, the trumpet guy, wait a moment. I read in the Bible that a trumpet will sound on Judgment Day. Now this trumpet is being blown — are we going to heaven today? Hold off with the trumpet for now,” the Head of State said jokingly.
Ruto Shuts Down Vuvuzela Blower
At the same event, President Ruto used the opportunity to address his political opponents, urging them to wait for the 2027 general election instead of engaging in premature campaigns.
“Si ni nyinyi mtaamua nani ataendelea na nani atabaki? Si ni nyinyi mtaamua MCA, wabunge, maseneta, magavana na marais. Si mtaamua ni nani amefanya kazi?” he posed to the crowd.
Additionally, President Ruto emphasized that it will be up to the electorate to assess his track record and decide whether to re-elect him or not.
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President William Ruto was accompanied by various leaders during his Migori tour, with representatives from the Nyanza region, including Uriri MP Mark Nyamita, Migori Senator Eddy Oketch, Rongo MP Paul Abuor, Migori Governor Ochilo Ayacko, Migori Women Representative Fatuma Mohamed, Cabinet Secretary for Energy, Opiyo Wandayi, Treasury CS, John Mbadi and National Assembly Majority Chief Whip Sylvanus Osoro.
Leaders Condemn Attack on the Head of State
President Ruto’s decision to shut down the Vuvuzela blower comes a day after an incident at a roadside rally in Suna West.
During the event, which followed the commissioning of an affordable housing project, an attendee threw a shoe at him, although it missed his face.
Three individuals have so far been arrested following the incident.
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The incident has been condemned by politicians from both political divides, with the majority stating that political differences do not justify attacking someone.
“Let the media not report their own version of events. What happened is that they wanted to greet the President, but they couldn’t reach him. So if you get the opportunity, come back and greet the youth with a handshake,” Fatuma Mohammed, Migori Woman Representative, said.
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