Ruto Jokes About Nicknames, Says He’ll Accept More If Re-Elected
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President William Ruto seems to be actively seeking support for the 2027 General Election.
On Friday, March 14, he jokingly said he’s fine with Kenyans giving him more nicknames.
“But I want us to agree people of Embakasi. I have agreed that you guys should give me more names until they get to ten which will be equivalent to 10 years,” Ruto stated, expressing his desire for a second term.
He laughed while mentioning the many nicknames he’s received, including Hustler, Survivor, Zakayo, Kasongo, and El Chapo.
He emphasized that the people will decide future leadership based on the performance of those currently in office.
“You told me to initiate improvement in the health sector. And I am ensuring that SHA gets to work. You are the one who will decide in 2027 who to vote for depending on how they’ve been working for Kenyans,” he explained.
This isn’t the first time President Ruto has addressed his online nicknames.
On January 21, he acknowledged the names Kasongo and Zakayo.
He believes these nicknames reflect his intelligence as a leader and don’t bother him, as long as he can continue transforming the country.
The name Kasongo gained popularity from the Super Mazembe song, but Kenyans have since used it to refer to the president, creating memes and cartoons.
Zakayo comes from online satire, where Ruto is compared to Zacchaeus, the biblical tax collector.
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Ruto Jokes About Nicknames, Says He’ll Accept More If Re-Elected
