This statement is false. The quote attributed to Kenyan President William Ruto is fabricated and satirical.
- Tunachokijua
- Context of the Image
The Event: The photo was captured during the traditional engagement ceremony (Koito) of President Ruto's daughter, Charlene Ruto, to Tanzanian entrepreneur Isaya Yunge. The event took place in Kilgoris, Narok County.
The Interaction: Winnie Odinga (daughter of political leader Raila Odinga) attended the celebration as a guest. She shared a genuine laugh with President Ruto, which she jokingly referred to on social media as a "hand-squeezing competition".
Origin of the Fabricated Quote
The Meme: Following the event, blogs and social media pages created this satirical image using a fake "C7 News" template.
- The Real Joke: The text twists a separate, lighthearted joke made by Winnie Odinga herself. On her official social media accounts, Winnie playfully teased that her father had sent her to work in Tanzania, but she didn't realize Charlene would follow her there to "take all the men" ("Baba yangu alinituma Tanzania, sikujua Charlene ananifuata nyuma kuninyima bwana!").
