President William Ruto has fired back at Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua following comments about his physique, reportedly saying, “Amekonda, mpaka masikio imekuwa mrefu.” In a pointed and sarcastic response, Ruto said, “Kwanza mimi nauliza wengine wenye wanasema nimekonda, waende gym kwanza, wacheni kula chakula mingi, tumbo karibu inapasuka, kichwa karibu inapasuka, mnalala kwa mkutano mchana, hata huwa mnanyamba ovyo ovyo, kwendeni kabisa.”
Ruto’s remarks mix humor with indignation, turning the tables on critics who focus on appearance rather than leadership. By highlighting what he perceives as hypocrisy in body-shaming, the President sought to ridicule detractors while asserting his own composure and confidence.
This exchange underscores how Kenya’s political battles increasingly involve personal jabs and social commentary, with leaders using wit and sarcasm to deflect attacks and rally public support. Ruto’s fiery response is likely to trend widely on social media, reflecting the high stakes and sharp rhetoric of contemporary Kenyan politics.
