- President William Ruto surprised many after he was caught on video enjoying a popular song by Iyanii artiste, Donjo Maber, during the NYOTA Business Start-Up Capital Disbursement event in Eldoret
- The President joined the youth, ministers and other leaders on stage, boldly showing off his dance moves as Chipukeezy presided over the ceremony.
- The video that went viral on the internet generated mixed opinions, with citizens contributing their opinions while the President encouraged young people to join the STAR program and avoid the use of alcohol and drugs.
President William Ruto has made Kenyans happy after a video of him playing Iyanii Donjo Maber’s song went viral online.
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On Thursday, January 8, Ruto and senior government officials were in Uasin Gishu County during the NYOTA event Business Start-Up Capital Disbursement.
NYOTA is a government project supported by the World Bank, which aims to empower disadvantaged youth through skills training, vocational training, business support and financial education.
This program aims to create sustainable livelihoods rather than providing direct aid.
Can Ruto play?
During the event in Eldoret, the President was seen wearing a more casual style, of white trousers, a black shirt and a bomber jacket, unlike his usual suits.
When the music started, Ruto joined the youths present, ministers and other leaders, playing the song Donjo Maber as it was played by the DJ.
Assistant to the director of protocol and events in the Office of the President, Chipukeezyled the dance ceremony, encouraging the President to dance.
Ruto was seen dancing boldly, crawling from side to side and at one point almost falling to the ground along with the dance steps, getting cheers from the crowd.
Chipukeezy was praised for his words about the strength and rhythm of the President.
“Wasee wase, our president is fire not fire, it is fire not fire, it is either or not,” he said, which caused great cheers from the attendees.
In his speech, Ruto encouraged young people to enroll in the STAR programme, explaining that it is designed to improve their lives.
He also told them not to pay attention to the propaganda related to the project.
The President also encouraged the youth to avoid alcohol and drugs, stressing his recent commitment to combat the habit throughout the country.
What Kenyans think about Ruto playing:
A video of President Ruto dancing quickly went viral online, sparking mixed reactions:
- babgee26: “He plays cooler than old man Butita.”
- Odima Shem: “Donjo maber… the President is noma.”
- Kiriih Smooth: “The president is very busy. What is it that Ruto can’t do?”
- Bramuel M. Joseph: “Whether you hate him or love him, this is the best president, can you see the same star again?”
- Evans Omondi Ayieta: “The best president to lead Kenya again is Dr William Ruto 2027 is early in the morning.”
- Wa Mwangi sales: “When you see the president playing with young people, you say it’s still a decade and you can see that he’s picking up moves, we’ll eat again very soon. Fire is fire.”
- Fire is fire.”
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Can Charlene Ruto dance?
It seems that dancing is the Ruto family’s talent. TUKO.co.ke previously reported that the first daughter, Charlene Rutoalso caught the attention of the public after showing off his dance moves at a national event.
During the Republic Day 2025 celebrations, Charlene looked happy as she got up from her seat to dance to the music, raising one hand with two fingers in the air.
A video of her powerful performance quickly went viral, sparking mixed reactions on social media.
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