- William Ruto is in Kisumu County, where he earlier joined the Muslim community to celebrate Idd-ul-Fitr to mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan
- The President recently visited Mombasa, where he invited Muslims for Iftar, and was joined by Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga
- In a video that is going viral, Oburu Oginga and William Ruto stunned people with their closeness as they joined the Muslim community to celebrate
William Ruto joined the Muslim community in Kisumu to celebrate Idd-ul-Fitr after the successful end of the holy month of Ramadan.
Source: Facebook
He was accompanied by leaders from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), including Oburu Oginga and the Governor of Poisonous Anyang Nyong’o
Oburu Oginga recently went viral after a video showed him reciting Islamic verses in fluent Arabic during an Iftar meal at the State House, Mombasa.
He had joined the president and the Muslim community for Iftar, where he also had the opportunity to introduce his family to the guests
How did William Ruto celebrate Idd-ul-Fitr?
His participation and his amazing ability to speak Arabic earned him a lot of praise on the internet, with many Kenyans impressed by his respect for the Muslim community.
Another video has also emerged showing how the Eid celebrations were held in Kisumu as the president began his activities with the residents of the area
William Ruto, Oburu Oginga, Anyang Nyong’o and Junet Mohamed wore white robes as they walked together towards the main tent where the ceremony took place
Those present seemed happy listening to the leaders addressing one by one.
The thing that sparked a big debate online is the new closeness between William Ruto and Oburu Oginga
“I prepared lunch for our Muslim brothers at the State Lodge, Kisumu, to celebrate Idd-ul-Fitr, to mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan. We have reaffirmed our commitment to build an inclusive nation that respects and values the diversity of all its people. I sincerely thank the Muslim community for their sincere prayers for our nation, and their important role in promoting peace, unity, and spiritual strength throughout the country,” wrote William Ruto on his Facebook page
Below are some comments from social media users:
@Wabwile is Innocent said: “Oburu looks strong and healthy.”
@Miss Mary said: “Tutam unstoppable.”
@Hamisi Junior said: “Uji pawa is what people want.”
@Bad Girl Chasina said: “I haven’t even been invited to pilau by anyone, what are these?”
@Jonte said: “Oburu has been around Ruto so much that he has become his new bro.”
@Sharon said: “The person who wants to pay is in the area.”
Source: Facebook
What things about Oburu Oginga ever went viral?
The Siaya senator has been trending frequently on the internet due to his open and often funny behavior in public events
Some important events include introducing his two wives in a joking way during his brother’s funeral, Raila Odingasharing popular TikTok challenges like “lay the stones,” and his spontaneous responses at rallies, like calling a DJ when there wasn’t one
These events have endeared him to many social media users, who have been sharing and imitating his catchphrases as well as his unique personality.
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