Video Of William Ruto Making Impromptu Visit To JKIA, Interacting With Staff And Travellers Emerges
- President William Ruto made an unannounced visit to the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, catching both the public and officials off guard
- Accompanied by Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua and representatives from the Kenya Airport Authority, Ruto inspected the airport
- Kenyans at the airport expressed excitement at the unexpected presidential visit, and they warmly engaged with him
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Nairobi - A video of President William Ruto making an impromptu visit to the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, accompanied by a few government officials, has emerged.
The head of state visited the airport on Monday, August 22, in the company of Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua and Kenya Airport Authority officials, among others.
Why did Ruto visit JKIA?
In the video shared, Ruto inspected how services were being delivered at the Embakasi-based airport and interacted with staffers and travellers during the visit.
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He went around the premises inspecting the airport together with the officials.
Excited Kenyans were seen warmly interacting with the president during the unplanned visit. Ruto also greeted the travellers at the waiting bay.
He also interacted with a shoe vendor and even asked her to deliver shoe number 43.
"Tell them to send me number 43," he said while holding a grey Suede boot.
The video, which has since gone viral on social media, displayed the president's relatable side, breaking down the barrier between leader and citizen through personal interactions.
This is also an art the president seems to have perfected throughout his political career.
Ruto's impromptu visit to parliament
In other news, Ruto also surprised members of parliament with a visit on Wednesday, October 5, 2022.
After arriving at parliament buildings, the president intermingled with members on break from the plenary.
He joined them at the parliament canteen, where he partook in lunch.
Speaker Moses Wetang'ula said Ruto's visit to parliament was part of the initiative by the Executive to regularly engage the Legislature in affairs of great national importance.
"Regular consultations between the Legislature and the Executive will provide opportunities for diverse voices to be heard on issues that matter to the citizenry. Had the pleasure of hosting H.E. President William Ruto who dropped by the Members’ canteen at Parliament for lunch," Wetangula stated.
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Ruto at JKIA
Video of William Ruto Making Impromptu Visit to JKIA, Interacting with Staff and Travellers
President William Ruto makes impromptu visit to JKIA - YouTube
