Video: Kenyan-Indian Man Breaches William Ruto's Security for Selfie in London
- President William Ruto engaged Kenyans in the UK during a lively and candid public forum, where he addressed key development issues
- The visit sparked a moment that drew widespread attention and online buzz after a video captured an unexpected moment between Ruto and a Kenyan-Indian citizen
- The incident raised concerns among Kenyans regarding security protocols and the potential ramifications of such actions
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Nancy Odindo, a TUKO.co.ke journalist, has over four years of experience covering Kenyan politics, news, and features for digital and print media.
President William Ruto is currently on an official visit to London, United Kingdom, as part of a broader diplomatic tour aimed at strengthening Kenya’s international partnerships.
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The visit focuses on enhancing economic cooperation, securing strategic alliances, and advocating for global financial reforms.
It follows an earlier stop in Spain, where the president held high-level discussions on bilateral agreements and investment opportunities.
Did Ruto interact with Kenyans living abroad?
While in London, Ruto hosted a lively and interactive town hall meeting with members of the Kenyan diaspora.
The president candidly addressed a range of concerns raised by attendees, including the state of governance in Kenya, negative media narratives, and ongoing national reforms.
He reaffirmed his commitment to making bold, sometimes unpopular, decisions for the country’s long-term development.
Ruto also urged Kenyans abroad to remain hopeful and not be swayed by online negativity or sensational headlines, emphasising that the country is making steady progress.
Following the town hall, the president invited attendees to a meet-and-greet session.
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What happened when Ruto was interacting with Kenyans?
Before the interaction, a visibly excited Kenyan-Indian man unexpectedly approached Ruto, breaching standard security protocol to take a selfie with him.
At the time, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi was addressing the audience, but paused—along with other leaders behind the president—as the moment unfolded.
After snapping the selfie, the man casually returned to his seat, seemingly unfazed.
The incident sparked mixed reactions among Kenyans online, as it is rare for any citizen to get that close to the head of state without clearance or intervention from his security detail.
Kenyans react after man takes selfie with Ruto
Manu Kosgei Oneluv
"If he were a common Kenyan, angekuwa amebebwa juu juu."
David Kizilo
"Our president is loved only ... by itungati because they think everything should be left to them and all jobs belong to their ... alone."
Philemon Kiprotich
"Thats pure love. If kenyans ...him even foreigners can show love to him."
Nixon Oseko
"Live with someone to know his or her character. Huyu fan ata pengine ajawai kanyaga Kenya."
Bongo Alex Ceaser
"People no longer entertain nonsense these days."
Man who wanted to gift Kindiki roughed up
In other news, during an event in Gatundu North, a brief commotion occurred when a resident attempted to approach Deputy President Kithure Kindiki with a live chicken as a gift.
As the man neared the podium, security officers swiftly intervened, forcefully pushing him back into the crowd.
The incident sparked an uproar among onlookers, prompting the deputy president to step in and instruct his security team not to harm the man before continuing with his address.
Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
