“Itoke Mandera, Iteremke Modogashe” – Ruto Says He Knows Kenya Well

President William Ruto responded on Thursday to the viral reactions on social media regarding his recent remarks during a tour of North Eastern Kenya.

In a video clip that has sparked widespread discussion online, the president appeared to clearly name road projects slated for construction in the region, doing so in a manner similar to that of a local resident, much to the surprise of many.

The video has been trending on social media, with a significant number of netizens poking fun at it.

Unfazed, the president acknowledged on Thursday that he was aware of the jokes stemming from his comments.

He stated that naming the road projects with clarity demonstrates his understanding of the situation in the country and stated that he does not take development matters lightly; he insists on knowing each project by name.

“I fairly know many places, I would tell you the roads in Northern Kenya, Central Kenya, Western Kenya and in many parts of Kenya,” he explained.

As the head of state, Ruto reiterated that it is imperative for him to know various locations in Kenya to help realize his development agenda.

“It’s my job. This is the job I applied for. I mean business,” he stressed