- President William Ruto was warmly received in Tororo, Uganda, for the groundbreaking ceremony of the Devki mega steel project
- President Yoweri Museveni expressed pride and admiration after seeing Ruto’s dress code and greeting style
- A section of Kenyans reacted to the president’s reception, expressing different opinions following the humour
Nancy Odindo, a TUKO.co.ke journalist, has over four years of experience covering Kenyan politics, news, and features in digital and print media.
President William Ruto and his Ugandan counterpart, Yoweri Museveni, have jointly attended the groundbreaking ceremony of the Devki mega steel project in Tororo, Uganda.
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Ruto wore a cream-yellow suit, a fedora, and black shoes.
Were Museveni and Ugandans happy with Ruto?
Speaking during the event on Sunday, November 23, Museveni affirmed that Ruto’s dress code symbolised the happiness, joy, and optimism in East Africa and expressed his admiration.
“By some accident or design, he came wearing something yellow. We are very happy with the attire. The people of Kenya and Uganda, throughout East Africa, are one people,” said Museveni amid cheers from the crowd.
Back in Kenya, however, the dress code is a symbol of the colours of Ruto’s ruling party, the United Democratic Alliance (UDA).
When Ruto was invited to address the gathering, he first captured the audience’s attention by greeting them in their local language, Ateso.
Several Ugandans erupted in cheers as they responded to the eloquent head of state.
“Yoga osi kere. Ingalete osi,” he said, as the crowd responded with cheers.
His greeting meant ‘Hello to you all.’
A section of Kenyans has since reacted to the warm reception Ruto received in Uganda.
How did Kenyans react to Ruto’s praises?
Harizon Omondi
“Anaita nguo ya president wetu eti ‘Something yellow.'”
Doreen Favour
“‘The people of Kenya and the people of Uganda are one thing.’ Ndio maana unakatalianga vitu zetu?”
Ngicho Selassie Okinda
“I have only loved the African music playing on the ground; hizo story zingine ni za jaba.”
MN Kepha
“I think this yellow colour might be the problem.”
Di Godstar Mtukufu
“Sense of humour must be an aging thing too. Sasa hii ndio jokes.”
Sam M-barikiwa
“Going to Uganda to launch the biggest company of steel tononoka on Sunday. Then akirudi huku ni kujenga churches tu… sindio? Unatubeba ufala.”
Shnash Jojo
“Atakama Ruto ni sumbua bado ni wetu . Na kama ameua lukuu thats part of our work soo thank you Ugandans for commenting on our own . Now you are becoming good cousins continue that way.”
Daniel Kagika
“He didn’t sleep last night trying to get the dialect to amuse the listeners.”
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Did Ruto respond to Kenya-Uganda war narrative
Meanwhile, during his address, Ruto dismissed claims suggesting Uganda was desperate to access the sea at any cost.
He emphasised that Uganda and Kenya share strong ties as brotherly nations and that there is no room for negative engagement between the two countries.
He reaffirmed Uganda’s guaranteed access to the ocean through Kenya and highlighted ongoing infrastructure projects, including the extension of the pipeline, road, and railway, as part of efforts to strengthen regional integration.
Proofreading by Jackson Otukho, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
