William Ruto: Photo of President Picking Call While at Burial Surprises Kenyans

• President William Ruto is in Kilifi to attend the burial of Kilifi governor Gideon Mung'aro's father
• Ruto is in the company of former prime minister Raila Odinga amid ongoing Gen Z memorial march protests countrywide
• A photo of the president picking up a call during the burial proceedings has caused a debate on social media

A photo of President William Ruto answering a phone call amidst a burial proceedings has gone viral.

The photo of the president on a phone call has stirred the pot online.

The head of state and former prime minister, Raila Odinga, are attending the burial of Kilifi governor Gideon Mung’aro’s father.

Mzee Mung'aro breathed his last on June 15.

The moment has gone viral on social media, sparking mixed reactions immediately.

Some saw it as a breach of decorum given the solemnity of the burial, while others noted that it could have been an urgent state matter.

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He consoled Mung'aro with a touching message, remembering Mzee Mung'aro as an industrious leader.

Ruto shared:

"Our condolences to Governor Gideon Mung’aro for the loss of his father, Mzee Gideon Mung’aro Senior. He was a respected, progressive and industrious leader. The family, friends and the people of Kilifi are in our prayers at this painful time. With former prime minister Raila Odinga and other leaders for the funeral service of Mzee Mung’aro, Dabaso, Kilifi County."

The president is attending a burial amid ongoing protests countrywide.

Kenyan youths took to the streets to commemorate the lives of those lost during the anti-Finance Bill 2024 protests.

Netizens react to Ruto on call

Here is what they had to say:

Gen Edwin Kiprotich:

"Pole sana. God bless Kenya. God bless you Rais."

Kaka Joshua Mauyo:

"The People's president. Because this term has been interrupted, tuanze fresh in August 2027."

Festus Melly:

"That called is very confidential."

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Kevin Kipngeno"

"The good thing about ruto is calmness. When u think he is losing ,he is winning..Let the hypes win but nothing much will change."

Nick Lidons:

"Boss ebu ingia WhatsApp kidogo haha its giving that vibe."

Sarah Akinyi:

"Yaani president awezi pumzika hii Kenya."

Matoke Ogoti:

"I've never seen the president making phone calls publicly. This one is a shock! The kids are giving our president sleepless nights."

Asbel Kipsang

"Tuwache uchochezi na tutangaze amani kila mahali hii Kenya!"

Kneon Prince:

"Ruto is typing and deleting from Kilifi."

Peter Mburu:

"He was telling the Communication Authority to ban live pictures of protests."

Nancie Henrie:

"He ran away from reality."

Agnes Ayuma:

"Wantam is very worried...😂😂."

What happened during the Gen Z demos?

In other news, celebrities such as Mammito attended the protests.

She was spotted on the streets of Nairobi CBD and quipped about her baby suckling milk that was flavoured with tear gas.

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Other celebrities who have appeared on the streets include Njugush, Khaligraph Jones, Jackie Matubia, Minne Kariuki with her husband, Arrow Buoy, among others.

Jackie broke down during the protests, saying that it was hard for her to fight for the country while still mourning the loss of her father.

Kate Actress urged influencers to be safe since she claimed that they were targeted.

She asked them to carry different t-shirts and change so that they remain unidentifiable.

Was Arrow Bwoy whipped by the police during protests?

Singer Arrow Bwoy had a tough time while trying to access the CBD in the company of rapper Khaligraph Jones.

Police tried to block the musicians, and in a viral clip, Khaligraph could be heard telling the police they were together.

The two had an altercation with the group of police officers, and one pulled out his whip and beat an unarmed Arrow Bwoy.

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Another police officer threw a tear gas canister at them, forcing Khaligraph to run for his life. Arrow Bwoy's wife, Nadia Mukami, reposted the video, calling out the police for assaulting her husband.

The Mazishi rapper condemned police brutality, taking a swipe at them for attacking peaceful protestors.

The angry mum, who is heavily pregnant, called for the end of police brutality. Her post saw several celebrities rebuke the police for assaulting peaceful protestors.

Caren Nyota, HoD Entertainment, added details on Arrow Bwoy being whipped by the police during protests.

Proofreading by Jackson Otukho, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.

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