Kenya's Ruto: A chicken seller who rose to the presidency | Talk to Al Jazeera
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- A chicken seller who became a successful businessman; a politician who rose to the presidency: William Ruto was officially declared president of Kenya after narrowly winning the election in August.
While it is widely considered Africa's most stable democracy, the country has its fair share of burdens.
This week, we discuss some of the challenges facing Kenya - from deep ethnic divisions to a flailing economy, the threat of armed groups and the worst drought in decades.
The Kenyan president, William Ruto, talks to Al Jazeera.
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I especially love the part where he says "i am the president of the republic of kenya ,i am the big brother now ,it was a competition and I beat his candidate so I won't allow bad energy to overcome our country" a clean head indeed 👏
@@Meaw687 get wise!
@@Meaw687 i hope you have some good brains somewhere coz hii hakuna kitu
@@Meaw687 kondoo
I'm a die-hard Raila supporter but I now support Dr. William Ruto as my president. After all, he is a Kenyan and a very brilliant mind. Let's give him a chance to govern the country
U have to 🙏 man,he clearly showed uunye u were nothing without me.but anyway wanted rao go in,ndio nisiwahi sikia wasapere wakisema raila atatumaliz.I cannot count the number times head that rhetoric from people I know..
Yes very People's High Emphatic President.
@@elizabethiradukunda1950 politics should never divide us. Ruto was also a die-hard Raila supporter in 2007.
@@elizabethiradukunda1950 But why are you a die-hard Raila supporter?
@@elizabethiradukunda1950 being a die-hard supporter of a politician is the last stage before you completely become a witch
He is Our "Chicken Seller". The People chose Him. We Love Him, and Am not even Kenyan. One Love to My People in 🇰🇪. Coming from Your People in 🇯🇲.
One love🇯🇲🇰🇪
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Am Sudanese, this guy is amazing the way he phrases the responses.
Seeing you Mir president seeing bright future for Kenya and democracy in Africa
Nigerians wake up and vote rightly. God is given us another chance like Kenya. Long live president Ruto(Kenya), long live president Peter Obi (Nigeria future president i pray)
Polite correction please, he is William ruto
@@patriciawanjiru8642 thank you, I appreciate. I will correct it immediately. Remain blessed
@@jessicaugah9527 you too thanks you Jessica
From Nairobi Kenya
We are one people as long as we are African, Africa is our business
❤❤Yes I live in Diaspora and we have been given opportunity to invest safely independently
I am a Sierra Leonean.His level of intelligence and self-confidence is exceptional.He is a great and well informed politician.
I'm a Kenyan and believe me when i say it's all PR. Don't be carried away by politicians trying to still the show on a world stage. Any genuine Kenyan will confess that this guy is not a straight persona.
@@cyrillec.c9285 You must be O
@@cyrillec.c9285 never shame your country to foreigners. It is like back biting your brother in the village
@@cyrillec.c9285 a real kenyan would know the difference between Steal and still!
@@cyrillec.c9285 really not all Kenyans though if you don't like the man just say you're not in support of him instead of wishing all Kenyans in your selfish interest, then why was he voted in ,because I think he should have not gotten any vote at all. Please stop making your own conclusions to be of other Kenyans.
The commentator seemed to be very uncomfortable and at times taken aback by the confidence, the intelligence and the peace this brother had. He was never able to get him to grovel. Never able to get him to say that he needed charity or guidance from the West. This Kenyan President is a force to be reckoned with. I love it!
Good enough you noticed because his approach towards the president was abit trying to get him flip but this dude is focused and straight to the point
You see right. Exactly what i thought. I hope they wont interfere with him because he's the best president Kenyan has ever had
From Nigeria, I thank all those who campaigned for and who voted for William Ruto. As Africans, we need to put our best minds in power. That's the only way to compete with the rest of the world. I hope Nigerians will vote Peter Obi. We've been disrespected on the global scene for far too long.
Sure African Bigfine 🧠
Surely disrespected but with a great impact to the world . Trust in every an african country there is a Nigerian billionaire. Now in dubai its a swam of them everywhere.
Facts.
My love this guy each time I watch him or hears his speech my tears can't stop dropping, 🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬
Why are your tears dropping if I may ask 🙄
Yes he has gone through difficult times
@@EmmOmb19367 hard times from the form government
He is inspirational
😂 😂 Give it a few months at least
I fail to understand when people say the county is divided right in the middle! We are 50 million Kenyans, 22 million were registered as voters, 14 million voted 7m plus voted WSR, 6m plus voted Raila, another 7m plus didn't vote at all...so when you say country is divided right in the middle its a fallacy..
You can't understand because this is math and statistics for that matter. The 14 million is a sample of the whole population, and if the results were almost half, then it means the population is also almost half. I don't mean the country is divided because the election has passed.
@@ruralkenya2633 so you assume the ones who didn't vote 50% were for raila, 50 for ruto.....that's wrong the 8 million who didn't vote represent Kenyans who are not on either . So in reality we have 3 blocks the county is divided into 3 thirds. .by the way I did maths up to university and economics so i understand statistics than you think.
You can not randomize
Autocratic response
arbitrary decisions or assumptions can not create finite results ! You can take that to the bank
Should be divided in to 3 not 2 (votes for two sides and absconders) which adds to 5, they were united on the 5th as 5th president was inaugurated.
I was thinking just like this too
I was very afraid of this guy and even voted for Raila Odinga but very quickly I have become a very big fan of this guy. I think Kenya is in very safe hands moving on. Please deal with corruption - that was former President Kenyatta's biggest problem. Good Luck President Ruto.
Hold your horses
Thanks
I'm a Jamaican, This guy is very smart. Maximum respect to you much love for you in Jamaica 💪
Jamaican kitu gani? Do you want me to pull all the comments you've made on TH-cam over the past few years. Who taught you to become a liar?
Wacha uongo aisee uko jamaica pande gani..
😂😂😂 ⚔️ 🤯🤕🙆♀️
@@panafrican.nation Wah Gwaan Brethen! Weh yuh Ah say? Sweet JAMAICA the land of mybirth (portmore) Mi Nah deal with chatty chatty mouth, Small up Yuhself.
Much Love for Mother Africa, Much love for William Ruto💙
@@swhardware115 Yuh a fassy!!?
Wow 🤩 I’m from Guyana 🇬🇾 and what a great leader u guys have there…
We are proud of him ❤️🇰🇪🇰🇪
As a Ghanaian and a critic of Africa's literally 'non-existent' political leadership, I see in H.E Dr Ruto, a semblance and rebirth of Pan-Africanism.
It's early days yet and he has the benefit of doubt to prove me wrong.
What he needs now is for our Kenyan compatriots to help him excel. I love his humble beginnings, which even reflects in his body-language. God Bless Him.
As a Kenyan I can tell you Mr. Ruto is a man of great cunning and vengeance not the eloquent man he seems.
Kenya is not your business our president should never be a subject in your life whatsoever and to be honest with you giving an opinion is good but whether a positive or a negative one it will not and never ever will it affect even the smallest village in Kenya in any way, you raise it here and here it is buried. am not being rude or harsh am just being frank and honest with you.
@@sanjubreezy Very myopic and I refuse to add any further comment.
@@frankdeanadjebeng6676 Do very thorough research on Ruto, then come back here and tell us what you think please
Am a Kenyan and i can confirm this. I feel he will do great. Leave this pessimistic characters .....
I am proud to have voted for this man as my president...
Never been a fan of the man... but sentiments aside, this is very encouraging and in someway uplifting. The man may have his weaknesses like all of us do... but you can see it in his eyes.. he is passionate about his manifesto and he seems determined to work for his citizens as a whole.
I pray that God guides him and protects him as he leads our country. God Bless Kenya
Thanks
Amen
talk more but do nothing a liar and a venezuela president not kenya📴📴
Am a Cameroonian, but love and admire President Ruto. He is a model needed in other African countries. Power to youths
Thank you
Thank you, you nailed it
A THIEF
@@rollinsotieno how is he thief
@@nembohdiland9441 your a cameroon🤣🤣🤣make yourself familiar with kenya before you talk this hot air speech bro🤐
Kenya will not only lead in democracy in Africa but also economy and stability it will be a super power in African context. We believe in God and our president.
amen
Amen,
amen
Believe in yourself first
You believe in a fairy tale and a leader who has done nothing but steal from the country and complain about the government he was part of for the past 10 years.
Very clear and resolute in addressing challenges facing citizens of Kenya. Keep this up Dr. Ruto
I liked the way he dogged the last question and his answer was very diplomatic. That's how a topnotch hustler handles the western dichotomy: either you are with us or against us.
You know one is a Kenyan by how brilliant and eloquent he/she tackles the well designed questions set out to put on a false narrative on us, Use President Ruto as a case study. Not easy to outsmart a Kenyan
I concur with you..we don't get outsmarted that easily
I voted for this guy and I am proud of him as my president. Bravo!
Ruto provides the best lesson for some selfish world leaders.🙋🙋🙋🙋
Aljazeera should be ashamed of itself for the demeaning, disparaging title of this video. It"s tinged with racial hatred Dr. Ruto is an experienced politician and a highly educated man. The "chicken seller" comment was racist and uncalled for
@@bamu8328 Actually we, his supporters, love it that way. It shows that you can rise from grass to grace. Don't be ashamed of where you were but be proud of what you became.
I work for Aljazeera and am proud to be part of Ruto's regime. God bless My country Kenya
Words of wisdom from a president who doesn’t hold grudges and ready to work with his opponents as oversights to his government. Mr president you have won yourself a place in other famous world presidents.🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪
What a well spoken person. Seems to have his priorities straight too. Way to go voting in such a guy Kenya. Hope he brings prosperity
President Ruto is showing signs of greatness. I will keep my wine glass unfilled until I see concrete results. Let's pray for him to succeed.
So you drink wine
@@iftinabdi3529 😂
@@iftinabdi3529 it's an English synonyms not meant in real life
@@kenyanlivingabroad thanks for helping him out ☺️
It's better to support him to succeed instead of waiting for results, just fill the wine glass already
A well spoken president, I wish the best for Kenya!
Can we just stop and give a standing ovation to this interviewer. See Amanpour. THIS is how you ask questions!!
Pierce Morgan should also learn from him
As a die-hard supporter of the president H E Dr Ruto am sure he will deliver all his promises in his manifest coz as he's a pastorolist like me...we pastrolists our words are our bones...in conclusion I beg Allah to assist him in his delebetations in Kenya n Africa as a whole.
Great interview and good job to James Bays. At least didn't ask the silly questions asked by Christiane Amanpour of CNN.
He's set his mind and soul towards improving Kenya and the region...wish Ruto success
USA and Western nations like NATO must learn from Mr. Ruto…
Congratulations Your Excellency William Ruto.
A very hardworking, very intelligent and astute Kenyan.
William Ruto had an excellent track record in the ministry of agriculture and when he was a deputy president during Uhuru Kenyatta regime.
May God bless Kenya
informed, Intelligence spoken from the heart.
(Nicely interviewed too ...)
This is the time Kenya outshines the world! more blessings Ruto, and Kenya
I can say this without any regret, this man was democratically elected into office and H.E Dr. William Samoei Ruto is witty and his belief to restore kenya into an economically stable nation just speaks for itself and I believe he will restore Kenya's economy..
Pray and hope that more nations leadership will emerge in the world like this leader of Kenya. Thanks Mr President. God bless.
The election was never compromised, Kenyan people simply voted No to the era of the ruling Dynasty and their supporters.
True
For the sake of our country i hope we are not creating new dynasties. It's time we move on and let the opposition be the opposition and keep the Government in check. But the way things are, i think an opposition doesn't exist as they are preocuppied in increasing their salaries and how they can secure plum positions. God help us. With all sincerity i am pinning a lot of hope on Dr. Ruto to change our country and how things are run. Am tired of going to Governmemt offices and always have to facilitate something to get basic services. Our businesses have suffered and even closed down due to the hostile business climate. Banks in Kenya are the biggest thieves and the Government needs to keep them in check, wish the president all the best and will support his policies but also keep him in check. 👍
@@TheHHIPPO by facilitating do you mean TKK?
@@simonwainaina7360 ndio ndugu ni TKK
So dynasties came down and the price of fuel went up.. anyone who celebrates dynasties going down are the same fools who think they are poor because there are rich people
We are blessed to have such a man with such wisdom as president of Kenya
An Awesome Blessing indeed. We wish Him well
This man will change Kenya and the whole of African continent, Believe me ..
just believe in yourself..... not me ,i look the book from inside not outside. if we Africans allowed gaddafi to be taken away🥲🥲then whatsoever your sayin think twice brother
its such a wonderful thing to hear my president talk about energy💪
Every kenyan who voted for this man knows he/she didn't lose that vote,and the ones who voted against him have high expectations from this man...This man is a Legend.
President Ruto is a really smart person
Very smart indeed 👌
This is one of the most brilliant leaders that Kenya has had
A wise leader speaks wisdom and I am proud of where my vote was cast.
Good interviewer. Great questions. President Ruto is as brilliant as ever.
Ever Brilliant Personality. The Right President for Kenya, My beloved country
on Ukraine and Russia, you nailed it! kudos Mr President!
He understands life at the lowest level..and also life at the highest level : finally is the best person suited to lead Kenyan people to the highest quality economic growth.
Thank you, Mr President!
your comments regarding Ethiopian case was the right one!
The Chief Hustler ,Dr Ruto ,my President .
Proudly KENYA . With RUTTO .we going heights;
A chicken seller seems a more honourable profession than the majority of the worlds politicians can claim
Yeah and chicken is the whole world favourite white meat 😋🍖 lol
Sending love Mr President from Uganda 🇺🇬
Asante sanaa pamelah karibu Kenya..
Love him or hate him, his story is inspirational.
Very composed and extremely sharp.
This is the guy I voted for and I am proud of that.
Thank you WSR
The best president ever, the world has produced. His word is Godly, and his promise, you can take it to the bank. His honesty, am yet to see any leader like him. For once, am a proudly Kenyan citizen. Long live President Dr. William Ruto
Wow....you just described an Angel brother! Are you sure about those words?
he has just 2 week of age since become president. it is not the time to judge. this man may talk about good things for Africa but this doesn't make him great because other leaders also can talk. Action make people respected not talking so wait for your judgement.
@@omees32. . Did I say too much brother. Actually I was touched when he replied as to why he retained former president services. It's not easy not to avenge when you have all the powers at your disposal and the tables have turned. Plus, he has so far kept his word on many things he promised, to me that is Godly as well. [ just a personal opinion]
@@m.y.m401 Am sorry brother, am just too exited. See, I live in Mombasa, and since port clearing and forwarding services were reverted back to Mombasa port, I feel the positivity, things are taking shape, Mombasa is getting it's vibrancy back. In 2 weeks His Excellency has done a lot. I hope you understand [just personal experience]
@@amsa3579 I agree with you
Thank you very much My Brother.
It's a Great Gesture of Respect to the President.
Sure
This guy has the eyes of an eagle
and a chicken the chicken is from the forest and the floor is dark and they pick food bugs anything the chickens are coming home to roast.
Yes Exactly.
U mean the interviewer?
🤣🤣🤣
Brilliant and sober president we are proud for him and expect he will do great things to our beautiful nation 🇰🇪 May God bless and still gives him wisdom.
Mr President Ruto, keep up the great work. This Great man is wise and super intelligent. He just mastered his answers to this journalist trying to set traps for him to fall into. Above it all he is GENUINE. So proud of you. I wish you all the very best on your road ahead. From a Pan-African Cameroonian born sister. 🌍Oyé!!!✊🏿👏🏿👌🏿🙏🏿💓
A very sharp guy, kenyans we are happy , mkuki wa koitalel, all the best president , us diaspora we are happy
he knows how to chose his words wisely
A politician thinks of the next election,a statesman thinks of the next generation.This is the president of the people every African Nation would like to have.💕🇰🇪
The interviewer is perfect in his job, good questions and giving the man humble time to answer them without unnecessary interruptions
What a nice interview! I have always thought that Mr. Ruto is articulate. Now as president, I see that he is also very thoughtful, measured, and strategic in his take on both domestic and global affairs.
This is Kenya's president now. His decisions will affect all in equal measure, and it is time for those initially not behind him to abandon hopes of changing what is already a foregone conclusion and work towards making Kenya a better place than yesterday. Good luck, President Ruto!
Our president is sharp, determined and inspiration to many in various levels. We are proud of him.
The BEST president Kenya has ever had. I believe there are very few countries which are lucky like Kenya. Much love Your Excellency from Africa and world at large. The hustler himself
It's been 2 weeks, reserve that title for after his term is over when we can objectively judge his performance.
@@thorfinn7291 he was rigged in. And yes it’s too early. Only time will tell
I agree; two early to judge his presidency as he hasn’t even appointed a cabinet…. he already has some history that we know
put that statement in your drawer and reopen in 2027....then see if you feel the same
he has just 2 week of age since become president. it is not the time to judge. this man may talk about good things for Africa but this doesn't make him great because other leaders also can talk. Action make people respected not talking so wait for your judgement.
Am proud to have voted for this man,young and energetic and I believe he is gonna make changes and Kenyans will be happy.
it's not even been a month. sit down and hold your horses
He's exactly everything I wish we had in Nigeria. Very appealing, confident and intelligent.
...AND THATS OUR WONDERFUL KENYAN PRESIDENT OF WHOM WE ARE PROUD OF.. ❤️
Yeees ♥️
Really hope the best of this country, moving forward
@@mbuguasteve Me too. May God bless My Kenya 🇰🇪 and other countries too 🙏
@@princesssuzan God will surely help our country Kenya and other civilizations as well Amen
I see Kenya going far.....am proud to be a Kenyan najivunia kuwa mkenya daima
Voted against this guy...but now i support him fully.
Brilliant mind.
We are proud of our president, he is very sober and has great culculated plans for the growth and stabilisation of our great country. We are so eagerly waiting for the transformation of our economy. Mr. President we are proud to have you. PEACE ✌️
*We are The Opposition will always support you President Ruto and Correct you where you go wrong*
Hustlers Nation. History will remember this guy.
Kenyan journalists should watch this and learn how an interview is done.
🤣🤣
True .
What about the cnn interview they should learn from this
Why should Kenyans learn from people who think we are just monkeys
Very articulated interview....no interaptions in between
Congratulation to newly elected president of Kenya
"...Matters of governance are much more complicated ...."PM" Abiy "of Ethiopia"will play a major role and will be a stabilizing factor in the region..." President Ruto has a clear understanding of East African politics including the conflict in Tigray region of Ethiopia. Well done President Ruto.
We love the new leadership and leader!
He has a sharp mind. We are confident of better days ahead. May the Almighty God lead, guard, and guide him. Amen.
A very straight forward conversation with a straight forward president. Kenya has shown maturity in politics. Thumbs up
My Villager from Sugoi. We are proud of you and we believe in you to deliver your campaign pledges and develop Kenya whilst keeping the public debt down.
Congratulations to William Ruto. He is now president of every Kenyan
I am a Burundian, and Kenyans are our brothers and sisters, and I congratulate them for a peaceful transfer of power between Uhuru and Ruth. Ruto intelligently answered questions regarding peace in Kenya and in the region. No one is at peace until all of us are. We need African solutions to African problems, the West will always want to get involved and sometimes stir tensions, but we as brothers and sisters we have to come together and always fights against anything that will want to disturb peace and unity in our region and in Africa. Africa is one and we need to view it and act as such. Long live Ruto, long live Africa and African oneness✌
Pre.Ruto💙well done👍🌿hopefully leave legacy of development for Kenyans🌿. 🇸🇴💙🇰🇪🌿from Somalia🌿💙💙💙🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾
This man is so genuine! May God bless you!
Kenya is now safe and under the best leadership. Under a real kenya. Who has lived the life of a normal Kenyan from childhood,not from a rich family
@@rodneykaran3557 unaskia uchungu😂😂
Very well spoken and I m proud of you Mr President William Ruto and if all these implemented hope it will succeed
Very impressed new President of Kenya- well spoken, measured, thoughtful, so real and practical and wise in his response. May God bless President Ruto. 🙏🏻
I love prezzo RUTO with all my heart. He is showing how intelligent Kenyans are. We Kenyans are proud of u. 🥳🥳🥳
This interviewer is amazed how bright this African is!
🤣🤣🤣 True that
This man! Brilliant, articulative* and wise. Kenya 🇰🇪 is lucky, I'm lucky to be a Kenyan
Yes 😊 Al Jazeera English
*_YOU'RE THE BEST_*_ ✓_ 👏😊
He sure is dear
Yes, Kenya has a leader!
Africa is proud to have many icons like the president William Ruto.
Can we talk about President Ruto calling the Al Jazeera reporter "my brother" 😂 True African spirit
Am proud of my president William Ruto
You are more polished and mentally alert, than Uhuru or Raila. They can only dream about such level of ability. The gold medal is definitely yours. Raila will forever have to be satisfied with the bronze medal.
Kudos Kenya for choosing this man 👏👏
I'm your brother from ETHIOPIA..... KENYANS please don't tell every single plan to the west. Because they will start working against you.