The light-hearted scene began when Diamond Platnumz’s hit song, Happy Birthday, played at the event. Olekina, who was standing on stage, gestured towards the President and invited him to join the celebration.
“Kuja tucheze kidogo,” the senator told Ruto as he encouraged him to come closer.
The President responded by asking the crowd to join him in celebrating the Narok senator before launching into his own version of the birthday song.
“Huyu jamaa, tumwambie happy birthday,” Ruto told the gathering before singing directly to Olekina.
He repeated the senator’s name as he delivered the birthday message, drawing attention from those attending the rally.
“Happy birthday to you, happy birthday Olekina, happy birthday Olekina, happy birthday to you,” the President sang.
Olekina appeared pleased with the gesture and thanked Ruto for joining his celebration. He responded with a brief appreciation, saying, “Thank you very much. Asante sana.”
The birthday tribute came during Ruto’s development tour of the Gusii region, where the President had also attracted attention with remarks about the country's healthcare system.
A day earlier, while commissioning Nyankororo Primary School at Kenyoro Junction, Ruto asked residents whether they knew what a payslip was.
He used the question to explain the transition from the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) to the Social Health Authority (SHA), arguing that the former system relied on formal employment and payslips. His remarks came as he explained how the new health insurance arrangement was intended to operate.
Ruto showcases singing skills in birthday tribute to Narok senator Ledama Olekina
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