President William Ruto’s son, George Ruto, has attracted attention online after giving Kenyans a glimpse into his personality, business interests and football preferences during a quick-fire interview.

The interview, filmed indoors against a striped backdrop, was shared online after George sat down for a candid question-and-answer session with Swahilipot FM on August 28, 2026.
One of the moments that quickly caught attention came when he was asked to describe himself in three words.
“Outgoing, handsome and energetic,” George responded.
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His answer triggered a wave of reactions online, with some Kenyans joking about his confidence while others agreed with his description.

George says people mistake him for a politician

George was also asked about a common misconception people have about him.
George Ruto // Instagram
He said some people assume he is a politician because of his family background.
“They think I’m a politician.”
George has previously spoken about the need to establish an identity separate from his father’s political career.

From clothing to matatus

George revealed that his entrepreneurial journey has included both setbacks and successful investments.

He identified a clothing line as his first business venture, saying the experience taught him important lessons about running a business.

“My first business, which is a clothing line, taught me how to run a business.”
He later ventured into the matatu industry, describing the investment as a risk that paid off.
“Invested in the matatu business.”
George has previously been associated with transport, sports and fashion ventures.

His interests include the Raptor Family matatu fleet, 82 Sports and Tisap Threads. He also founded Jamhuri Sports Academy, which focuses on developing young footballers.

Messi, Arsenal and dancing

Football also featured prominently in the conversation.

George named Lionel Messi as his favourite footballer and selected Arsenal as the club he would most want to play for.
George Ruto // Instagram
His answer is likely to attract attention among Kenyan football fans, particularly Arsenal supporters.

The entrepreneur also revealed a more humorous side when asked about something he is not good at.

“Dancing.”

He also said he never leaves home without his wallet and prefers sneakers to formal shoes.

On relationships and personal qualities, George said he prefers getting to know people over time rather than relying solely on first impressions.

He identified honesty as the quality he values most in others.

Kenyans reactions

The latest interview prompted plenty of reactions from social media users.
mwafrika_kn joked:
“Kijana ni outgoing baba ni out going.”
nenegrants reacted to his self-description by writing:
“It is true that he is handsome.”
kennahofficial_254 joked about the claim, asking:
“Handsome kwani mimi hukaaje?”
mercy_worth took a different approach, commenting:
“Can somebody please tell him to comb his hair?”
dijangodmulla, who wrote:
“All Arsenal fans look alike.”