‘I have a COVID-19 vaccine,’ Kirinyaga man claims as he interrupts President Ruto’s speech

Drama was on Saturday witnessed in Kirinyaga County during President William Ruto’s address when a local interrupted his speech, briefly diverting the attention of the audience.

A man in the crowd sought audience with the Head of State by shouting at the top of his voice claiming that he was in possession of a COVID-19 vaccine.

“Mr President, I have a COVID-19 vaccine, I have a COVID vaccine,” he said repeatedly as the crowd burst into laughter.

The President was speaking during the commissioning of the Ksh.7.8 billion Thiba Dam in Kirinyaga County, whose construction began two years ago and ended in June.

The Commander-in-Chief was forced to halt his speech as all attention was drawn to the man.

He, albeit in a light gesture, dismissed the man's remarks in a crafty manner that seemingly appeared as if he was concurring with his claims.

“Msijali huyu jamaa anasema ako na ujuzi wa COVID vaccine, si mbaya, tutaongea na yeye tujue kama ako na hiyo ujuzi tumsaidie aendelee mbele,” Ruto said after a long laughter.

“Mr. President, I have a Covid-19 vaccine”- man briefly disrupts President Ruto’s speech during the commissioning of Thiba Dam pic.twitter.com/nt5Q4kE6O9— Citizen TV Kenya (@citizentvkenya) October 15, 2022