"Hujui Mimi Ni Rais" Ruto Scolds Makueni MCA Who Tried Giving Him Directions In His Rally

President William Ruto’s development tour in Ukambani took a dramatic but humorous turn when he playfully scolded Makueni MCA Cosmas Mutunga for “giving him orders” during a public meeting.

The event happened on Wednesday, November 12, during the president’s stop in Makueni County. 

Ruto was addressing residents about ongoing government projects when the Emali/Mulala ward representative, Mutunga, took the microphone to speak on behalf of his people.

Mutunga began by thanking the president for his visit and for the progress made in electrifying local villages. 

However, he reminded Ruto of promises made back in 2021—before he became president. These included the construction of Mooni Bridge and the issuance of title deeds to residents of Nguu and nearby areas.

Speaking respectfully but firmly, the MCA requested that the president return to Makueni next year to launch the bridge and hand over the long-awaited title deeds. 

He explained that the Lands Ministry had only one pending letter before the process could be completed.

President Ruto, smiling at the bold request, immediately called on Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome to finalize the paperwork. 

He also instructed Roads CS Davis Chirchir to ensure the bridge project received funding and was completed by February next year.

Then, turning to Mutunga, Ruto burst into laughter before responding, “My friend, you are now giving me instructions in public! Do you not know I am the President of Kenya?” 

The crowd cheered as he continued, “This is exactly what we mean by bottom-up. The people at the grassroots are now pushing the president to deliver.”

The light-hearted exchange sparked laughter among local leaders and residents. Many praised Ruto’s reaction, saying it showed humility and openness to public accountability. 

Others admired the MCA’s courage to speak directly to the head of state on behalf of his constituents.

Ruto’s Ukambani visit is part of a wider tour aimed at inspecting and launching development projects across the region. 

He has emphasized his commitment to ensuring that promises made to Kenyans—especially in rural areas—are fulfilled through his bottom-up economic plan.

The president concluded the event by assuring residents that his administration would continue working with local leaders to bring tangible change to Makueni and the wider Ukambani region.