- President William Ruto was taken aback when a rhino, free from a cage, nearly charged at him while in Taita Taveta
- Some US delegates, standing next to the president, teased him after the tense moment, questioning whether he wanted to jump out of the van
- The president was seen smiling and laughing, explaining how the rhino aimed at him and what his next move would be
President William Ruto travelled to Taita Taveta for the launch of the Tsavo West Rhino Sanctuary.
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The president looked sharp in a flowery shirt, complete with a cowboy hat. He was accompanied by some US delegates.
Did rhino nearly attack Ruto?
Tsavo West Rhino Sanctuary has been there for over 5 years. Why was it being re-launched ?.
Ruto was in a van with the delegates as the rhino was released into the sanctuary, and its first instinct was to charge at the van.
In the clip, the rhino was seen making a fast move towards the van, and the president was startled before the security quickly handled the matter.
The delegates with the president teased him about the incident, and he was seen smiling and explaining the rhino’s terrifying moments
“Inataka fujo,” he said.
“Poor guy. Mr president were you a little concerned? I saw you back up, you were moving,” she said.
“It was going to come up here,” the president responded.
He was assured that the rhino had moved away from the van before the guide quickly explained what had transpired.
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In his speech, he thanked the delegates and termed Kenya as one of the few nations burdened with global heritage on its shoulders.
“This sanctuary was planned by women, there is a CS, a chairman, then Meg from the US. On behalf of Kenya, we want to say thanks. I think whoever said that what a man can do, a woman can do better may be right. Across the world few nations are called to carry the weight of global heritage on their shoulders. Kenya is one such nation. Today, we launch this expansive rhino sanctuary, and we confirm and reaffirm a place in our nation,” he said.
Netizens react to rhino charging at Ruto
Peter Makau Mutuku:
“Tsavo West Rhino Sanctuary has been there for over 5 years. Why was it being re-launched?”
Joe Wekesa
“Poor rhino, maybe it was confused about where to go after being left in that cage during the transportation process.”
Samuel Otiato:
“Sasa rhino ni kitu ya kuscream yawa.”
Paul Otieno:
“Haiya, kumbe ashatoka yues? Mr president may the Lord protect you.”
Aggrey Ambasa:
“Is he a game ranger? and the way the president usually has tight security? Definitely there are people who would be answerable if something were to go wrong.”
Ruto asks young men to marry
In other news, the president asks young Kenyan men above 25 years to marry the women they claim to love.
Ruto asked the young men to stop wasting people’s time, and he was speaking as a father of girls.
The president has six daughters.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
