During the much awaited engagement with President Ruto on X, a concerned citizen raised a question about the perceived arrogance of some members of the President’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party, particularly in their online interactions with the Kenyan public.
The user specifically mentioned Karen Nyamu and Kimani Ichungwa as notable examples of this behavior.
Addressing these concerns, President Ruto took a moment to focus on Karen Nyamu, a prominent UDA member and public figure. He stated:
“Karen Nyamu is a girl, and tell her look, she needs to do things differently. I have had an occasion to sit her down and tell her I mean, she needs to change what she is doing. When you are in my position, you are also a father figure, and some of these young people, they get excited about many things, and sometimes they do the wrong things.
The President elaborated further, emphasizing his personal involvement in addressing the issue:
“Even Nyamu, I have had an occasion to sit her down and tell her that she needs to change what she is doing.”
These statements from the President highlighted not only his awareness of the situation but also his direct intervention in attempting to guide the conduct of party members.
Personal Steps to Address Karen Nyamu’s Conduct
The discussion took an interesting turn when another participant questioned why Nyamu continued to hold public office despite her conduct allegedly bringing disrepute to her position.
President Ruto’s response indicated that he had taken personal steps to address the matter, including having private conversations with Nyamu about her behavior.
Karen Nyamu Posts After President Ruto’s Message
In what appeared to be a swift reaction to being mentioned in the President’s address, Karen Nyamu took to Instagram later that same day. She posted a photograph with a caption.
“Welcome to Kenya my country where baddies also snitch.”
President Ruto’s Engagement with Gen Z on X Space
On July 5, 2024, President William Ruto of Kenya engaged in a live discussion on X (formerly known as Twitter) that drew an unprecedented audience of over 130,000 participants.
The virtual town hall came at a crucial time, as the nation had been grappling with widespread anti-government protests, triggered by the contentious vote on the Finance Bill 2024.
