President William Ruto engages workers/SCREENGRABPresident William Ruto was caught in a light-hearted exchange with construction workers during a visit to a construction site, in a moment that showcased his rapport with ordinary citizens.
The interaction, captured in a video posted on Friday, saw the President engaging directly with workers wearing safety helmets and reflective vests as they carried out their duties.
As the President greeted the team, the workers welcomed him warmly.
One of them expressed their appreciation, saying, “Tunafurahi kukuona kwa sababu mara kwa mara unatuma hao wengine pale. Tunatamani kila siku, kila wiki tukuone.” (We are happy to see you because most of the time you send others in your place. We wish we could see you every day, every week)
President Ruto listened attentively, smiling as the workers continued to convey their admiration for his hands-on approach.
In a playful response, Ruto joked: “Nije hapa? Lakini sasa ile kazi mlinipatia nitafanya saa ngapi?” (I come here? But when will I do the job you assigned me?)
The workers erupted in laughter at his remark, demonstrating the easy camaraderie that had developed in the brief interaction.
One of the workers even described the President as “mchapakazi” – a hard worker – further affirming the light-hearted tone of the encounter.
The conversation took another humorous turn when a worker outlined his employment plan for creating thousands of jobs.
President Ruto responded jokingly, “Ulijuaje?” (How did you know?), prompting more laughter from the gathered workers.
The video came just hours after the President hosted leaders of the Methodist Church in Kenya at State House, Nairobi, where he discussed collaboration in various social sectors.
He called for closer collaboration between the State and the Church in advancing social development, saying the two institutions are partners in serving the public.
Ruto said faith-based institutions play a critical role in nation-building and should work hand in hand with the government to improve the lives of citizens.
“You have asked that we have a strategic relationship so that where we can help you as the government, and where you can help us as the Church, we can have good leadership and synergy. We are not competitors; we are partners,” Ruto said.
He noted that cooperation between the government and religious institutions was especially important in key social sectors such as education, healthcare, peace building, community engagement, and youth empowerment.
According to the President, churches are deeply embedded in communities and therefore well placed to complement government programmes.
Ruto singled out church-sponsored training institutions, particularly in the health sector, noting their contribution to human resource development.
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