Anita Soina Shares Lovely Selfie with Ruto, Laments Lack of Development in Rift Valley
- Anita Soina posted a selfie with President William Ruto, then criticizing poor development in Rift Valley
- She questioned why areas like Bomet East still lack proper roads, saying they feel forgotten
- Reactions online were mixed, with some praising her honesty and others accusing her of disloyalty
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Environmentalist Anita Soina has divided opinions on social media after sharing a selfie with President William Ruto.
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The image, captured in Ghana, showed Soina smartly dressed in a suit. Ruto also looked dapper in a blue suit, white shirt, and a dotted red tie.
She disclosed that they met during the inauguration of President John Dramani Mahama.
What did Anita Soina tell Ruto?
Soina sent a hard-hitting message about what she termed the lack of development in the Rift Valley region.
"If he does not save home, we will face even more insults. Road networks remain poor in most Rift Valley regions. Bomet East should be part of Uganda. The area faces more problems than some marginalized regions in Kenya."
Soina noted that asking the president for development is not hate.
"Otherwise, we will keep voting as the stronghold while watching other regions develop, as we are laughed at."
For instance, Soina claimed that the Mount Kenya region has no issues with rural electrification.
"Every village has electricity, thanks to their men."
She argued that charity begins at home and urged Ruto to embark on meaningful development tours. She concluded with a disclaimer, writing:
"Before you insult me, I’m Maasai, but home is home, and my second home is Koibeyon."
How did Kenyans react o Anita Soina's selfie?
The post attracted varied reactions from Kenyans, who had this to say:
Davy Koech:
“I wish every person could use their brain like you. I support you.”
Christian Kibitok:
“You're against his government. I support him with all my heart. Guess who is smiling with the president now.”
Githinji Rose:
“Wantam is unstoppable.”
Itz Ogw:
“I totally agree. Even now, they are laughing at us.”
Ben Ke:
“Said it as it is. Korom.”
Vitalis Ashiono:
“You told him that. Right?”
Did Ruto meet Uhuru?
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In other news, a meeting between Ruto and former president Uhuru Kenyatta at State House Nairobi stirred public interest and online debate.
The encounter, held on Friday, August 1, was marked by respectful gestures and a visibly warm reception.
Uhuru arrived in a stylish casual ensemble, brown khaki trousers and a designer shirt, reflecting his post-office fashion sense.
Ruto, in contrast, donned a formal blue suit paired with a red tie and white shirt.
A firm handshake between the two leaders preceded their walk to a newly built dais, where they paused for official photographs.
The pair then joined other dignitaries in a meeting focused on peace efforts in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a process in which Uhuru plays a key role as a facilitator.
A short video of their interaction, shared by Ruto’s photographer, quickly went viral. It drew mixed reactions, with some Kenyans praising the diplomacy while others speculated about the body language and tone of the handshake.
Proofreading by Asher Omondi, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
