Kenya's President William Ruto: 'There are already signs of genocide in Sudan' • FRANCE 24 English

[@wilsonnyah8447]

It’s a breath of fresh air to see an African president who has a mastery of the issues and challenges facing his country and is able to articulate his points with simplicity. His answer about the protests organized by Odinga was 5 star. He essentially disarmed the interviewer 😀

[@harrism8047]

"There are protests in Paris everyday" Interviewer: left chat😂

[@Nat-wu4kj]

​@@harrism8047is that how should adress a matter raised about protests in Nairobi? Couldn't he have discussed the issues relating to the protests one after the other like high cost of living, electoral injustice etc. What has protests in Paris got to do with protests in Kenya?? Don't allow African presidents to get away with everything by simply countering hard questions with 'there are also this and this in Europe'.

[@dawnb.1127]

@@Nat-wu4kj people in Paris is also protesting against decision made by their leaders that they are not supportive of, and as for electoral injustices, people will always have problem with the result of election all over the world, but do you see people protesting, it is time for Raila Odingo to retire, enough is enough now.

[@b.truthful]

​@@dawnb.1127so do you think the retirement of Raila will solve the election injustices and the wealthiest taking advantage of the poor and the ruling political class not to be questioned when they bend the laws to accommodate their quench or are you the problem in how you view Raila 🤔 hypocrisy is also knowing the truth and blame someone else to divert the real issues at hand.

[@sichwatv1898]

Don't be deceived. He speaks well but he's a pathological liar. We know him from here

[@The2NuttyG]

We salute you Mr Ruto.. A staunch African Patriot And the best President Africa has produced yet in the 21st century..As a 🇳🇬🇳🇬 I fully Support you ..

[@rodman7224]

It's too soon and not enough actions by President Ruto to call him great✊🏿💪🏾

[@frankwhite2823]

A slave to the west nothing more

[@musabmahmoud]

Yes..he is also the very same president who has financed his campaign with blood gold of Sudan, assisted by his business partner General Hemedti, the very same person committing the current genocide and ethnic cleansing in Sudan

[@joywairimu2372]

@@musabmahmoud This sounds very much like him,please tell us more sir.

[@Simba_tano]

@@musabmahmoudyou sound sick. Have you milked your camels and shaved your dirty beards of late? I know tomorrow you will wear that explosive belt and become dust. Like all dirty warias

[@lucha0075db]

Why don’t we ever see Kenyan reporters interviewing the French President

[@michaeltony1678]

Now we're asking the real questions. I also would want when those European leaders come our journalists can have a chance to engage with them

[@abubakarmuktar4274]

😮

[@sebastianobirika5617]

We are the 'inferiors'. Our leaders can't survive without the Europeans,we need them they don't need us, apparently.

[@sheilairiri7888]

​@@sebastianobirika5617 really ? l think you mean the opposite way around cos you are the one behind chasing us in lead front ?

[@almekteb7722]

😀😉😉😋

[@janetmwangi7927]

I feel well represented, thank you H.E. this is the leadership I longed for, bold and brave and intelligent son of Kenya

[@XtremeAfricanatheist]

😂😂😂😂 Mwangi😂😂😂 keep going.

[@filsmuremyi5776]

Best leader in Africa from Kenya..We are proud

[@franklinmunganyi2134]

You know nothing

[@mirannaire]

The Tax president!

[@mutaijoshua8364]

No. It's best president of Africa remember we are one

[@CelineShiko]

@@franklinmunganyi2134then elaborate.

[@antony6799]

Sudan told him to keep off their affairs, why is Ruto forcing himself there when he's unwanted, he should focus on his crumbling country and let the Sudanese solve their own problems

[@usamoses]

Kenyans made a good decision to elect Mr Ruto as their President. He's vibrant, fit and knowledgeable of his subject. On top of everything, he has no complex. As a newly elected leader he's doing well. With more experience, I see him as even a greater leader.

[@franklinmunganyi2134]

Powe ni ya muda ata moi alikufaa

[@robertmuiruri550]

I was one of them

[@tahjlucies7315]

Talk and no action. He is all about yalk

[@rodman7224]

​@@tahjlucies7315He just got elected and has done any real actions but talk give it time to see who he really is.

[@reubenothuol1823]

@@robertmuiruri550 Hata wewe unajua hakuna kitu ruto anafanya kenya... Danganya foreigners lakini unajua ukweli.

[@HH-ix3mi]

Ruto speaks eloquently. Well done, Mr President. As an East African, I love Kenya and its people. May God bless Kenya with another 10000years of peace and prosperity!

[@_TaNa254]

God bless you💡🙏

[@kalendi254]

Amen.. thank you

[@shaddymcheshi7085]

Thank you 👍

[@AntoineRobinson-dp2mf]

​@@_TaNa254😅 8:17 😊

[@kaitiakiheke9174]

He's speaking Facts, you can't argue with Facts ❤

[@derrick__mtr]

My president👍👍.. Time will shame those who wish you failure.

[@b.truthful]

In Lies is where the enemy is

[@charlyb3560]

His enemy is his own tongue...soon he will shame us

[@joywairimu2372]

@@charlyb3560 😂😂😂true

[@abdikariimawil6220]

Ruto, is most active president in africa, that open minded president,

[@alitabbas3685]

President William Ruto this is your time and Africa is behind you 100% we will follow you and support whatever you do and wherever you go. God bless you Mr President.

[@Accutax]

I really love this man Kenya is very Lucky, I pray they don’t ‘’off’’ him

[@joywairimu2372]

@@Accutax Oh we will definitely off him,he will never win any election......he is a pathological liar,an incompetent,a champion tribalist and many other things I cannot mention here

[@stanfordmaluwa5629]

Which Africa supports this puppet??

[@ArturMorgan7491]

Much respect to President Ruto from Britain! Very wise man: I’m sure Kenya will see new prosperity with him at the helm

[@soundsofnature218]

😂😂😂 be sure mate.

[@joywairimu2372]

Nope,just a massive disaster .......we don't want him,please have him

[@abdiahaji5653]

Ruto abroad is a lion from africa representing africa and he him self is from africa not U.k or america but kenya. Really proud even though we may have our difference's at home but he surely represent the continent well..viva🇰🇪

[@philipbanda6637]

He is the best currently, the worst are cyril, tshikedi, akufo and allasane !!

[@geraldwere7535]

The best statement so far. Acknowledging the differences we have at home while uniting in pushing a strong presence abroad.

[@antony6799]

We elected him to solve the problems in Kenya, no one elected him to poke his nose on international issues

[@Simba_tano]

@@antony6799you and who? You stay in your village while Kenya takes its international seat.

[@jane-t]

This is my President, intelligent, articulate, honest and courageous! Africa is rising!!!

[@dicksonkamande646]

Honest??? The most useless

[@reubenothuol1823]

He's useless in kenya and you know it.

[@sophieotieno6816]

Psychophant

[@soundsofnature218]

Honest? Do your research

[@joywairimu2372]

He is very dishonest

[@AcesAndNates]

This man is a generational political talent. Protect him at all costs.

[@amytekie5379]

President of Africa‼️ It’s time for the African leaders to gro a backbone!!!! Stand up for your people.

[@andreotshudi]

As long as Museveni and Kagame still president it’s hard to see peace especially countries near grand lakes

[@timw32]

Its you to stand with him not him to stand for you- stand up.....together!!!

[@lwando6070]

All Love from South Africa, I recently saw our President Ramaphosa speaking much sense in light of the way Africa is being treated by the West. Now seeing this Honourable President Ruto of Kenya gives me hope for African leaders. I truly pray for a day where African Countries have leaders with a backbone and developing this beautiful continent.

[@godfreykaruru7000]

That's our President, knowledgeable, articulate and bold...He need protection but we are praying for him.. God bless Kenya ❤

[@thelear2390]

Iam not keyan iam a guyanese but this gentelman speaks beyond many presidents and he eloquency is in top shape..respect

[@brianharris3231]

It’s a breath of fresh air, President working with other African Presidents to solve African issues… our issues. Bravo 🙌.

[@supersasquatch]

It's interesting to see African countries emerge as actual powers

[@deepakdixit9636]

Which power???

[@nanatiti2006]

The world ought to protect the Kenyan President before the matrix gets to him.

[@NevergiveupTrueLion]

For sure cause he is deeply on point on the West strategy to destabilize africa.

[@TetuKE98]

I couldn't agree more 💯

[@gloriam276]

No weapon form begins to him shall prosper

[@BonsuBigWhale]

What about the weapons such as GMOs and mRNA jabs from his Globalist sponsors that he has not hesitate to negotiate to have distributed to Afrikan peoples? Who will protect them from Ruto? Afrikans too easily fall for emotional manipulation and display the cognitive dissonance their ene!is a count on to trap them.

[@CopperSkinnedMamii]

He needs prayers that’s the only form of protection on this earth that will save anyone

[@godfreymalala7039]

The man of the moment... kudos Mr.president

[@habtmichael825]

One of the greatest leaders of Africa

[@jimmychu_]

I love how President Ruto doesn't deviate from his train of thought and confidently lands his point , even while being bombarded with the next question lol...... He Will Speak!

[@TreboR1966]

He is a mathematician so his thoughts are structured. This is a different type of exercise pour this journaliste who is used to interviewing francophone leaders.

[@ruthndala5778]

He is protected by the Creator.

[@franklinmunganyi2134]

Continue loving nonsense this guy is just foolish with useless English

[@franklinmunganyi2134]

​@@ruthndala5778even moi dief

[@beatriceodhiambo910]

yes,salesmen and con always have a way of control!

[@gideongiggie5017]

Meeen Ruto is growing into a good leader keep going my brother

[@doanengineeringservices3545]

God bless Kenya. God bless Pres Ruto. Long life, wisdom and favour to you. God bless Africa!

[@luthovellem865]

This is our best president and im South African. If only we had a president who spoke with this level of intellect and conviction

[@zero-point3930]

God bless President Ruto

[@franklinmunganyi2134]

He will still die

[@philipbanda6637]

@@franklinmunganyi2134 even you

[@franklinmunganyi2134]

@@philipbanda6637 even moi died sikuizi wakikuyu wanajipendekeza kwa wakalenjin mpaka wanawalamba mkundu siamini aki

[@Accutax]

@@franklinmunganyi2134I am a Luo , I didn’t vote for him, but my country is bigger than my feelings, I cannot wish for him to fail since his failure is our whole collective failure as a nation, let him work, yes we can criticize but I would never wish death on him.

[@crispusndugu1516]

Have y’all seen the protests in the streets of Paris? These protests make Kenya’s or any other country’s protests look like a picnic. They are extremely violent and of huge property destruction.

[@smangalisomazibuko7192]

Power to President Ruto....Support and power from South Africa

[@jefrokatai5418]

President Ruto. Keep walking in your calling. Christ bless & More Grace!

[@CRISWELLJOWA]

William Ruto Our LEGEND

[@naomiemathurinetv4709]

All African countries must participate in protecting this intelligent/ bright African son!

[@transworldhua6897]

Wacha ufala WWE

[@jonathanntulume9298]

We don't need to fear my brother, we all have to talk and act like him towards these whites

[@johnmash5598]

@5:10 Raila Odinga & Company.. Ouch😂😂😂 The president is articulate... The line of his thoughts is just perfect

[@charity4908]

Well-informed, well-spoken, and articulate Mr. President Ruto of Kenya. 👏✅️

[@robelsintyaehu16]

Thanks Kenyan to elect such iconic leader.we expect more from you and other brother african leader .Stay united!!!

[@PatriceONeal777]

“The further a society drifts from the truth, the more it will hate those who speak it.” _-~Selwyn Duke-_

[@mutaijoshua8364]

He talks like he is the president of Africa it's like he knows everything & everyone about Africa... Kudos Mr president may u be the first president of Africa

[@rasadams9034]

* Vice President (VP). President Isayas Afwerqi is the president of Africa.

[@nkojoaraali2849]

He just can't wait for ships that a not coming. He's the pres. Of Africa

[@marymuthoni1551]

That was awesome, thank u and God bless ur heart

[@Myvon]

The way he handled this journalist and his attempt to trip him up with some of these very condescending questions.. I am so very proud of our Kenyan President.

[@Robert44607]

Notice how he is sidetracking you from financing issues into a Raila Odinga issues………

[@WilsonMutahi]

I saw that one but he got his medicine 😂

[@pierreessengue9569]

I’m proud of you Mr President . Wake up Africa ❤❤❤❤

[@d-lawz9884]

i didn't know there would come a time i would have to choose btn H.E Paul Kagame and another president. Then there came William Ruto, my heart became too small to accomodate the love❤ we love you sir

[@rodman7224]

He just got elected and what has he done but talk wait and see first before we call him great.

[@PrincessMumbi-d9y]

Love him, you and who?

[@antony6799]

Hes a Serial liar, believe him at your own risk

[@CHERRY-ng3ku]

​@@rodman7224he's not even a year in office and you're out here condemning him.. Africa itself has felt his impact in just months

[@rodman7224]

@@CHERRY-ng3ku I'm not condemning him I'm just saying wait and see what he does instead of listening to what he says.

[@annemikestuurland1082]

When Gods Children are in Need, God Send a Messenger.

[@salehothman449]

Thank you! There are protest in France and in the UK constantly! Eagle Eye President Ruto. 👍

[@IamFino]

There are protest in the city of Paris everyday....we don't have any problem with that....Nice one Mr President

[@charleswaithera8394]

very proud of our president very head straight

[@amlesomgawed1929]

Kenyan, president, keep up the courage!

[@adrianoboretallam3171]

Smart guy

[@maunzee]

President Ruto is the leader that is missing in my country, Mozambique. After Machel and Chissano, we (the people) are being used to enrich those individuals

[@EB-dm9fw]

The power to the people! The people decide 👍🏾🥰

[@MeashoGoitom]

So intelligent and confident response Mr president William Ruto Wish you long life

[@NzilaniMutuku-qq3hu]

Thank you very much Your Excellency William Ruto, the president of Kenya, for the manner in which you incredibly handled every single question raised in this interview precise, clear and to the point. We have no other option but to be true and straightforward with these white people. This is wonderful and great. Our people the Africans have suffered continually for a long time. God help the Africans.

[@TsinuGinb]

Great Leader, brave and eloquent.

[@richardshumbusho5077]

I will wonder if Kenyans doesn't see a gem in him, the interviewer didn't expect such integrity 🤝

[@n3tnomad]

God bless Dr. Ruto, he is a true statesman. 🇰🇪 people stands behind you as you lead not only Kenya but whole Africa to prosperity.

[@birdyelke775]

Glad of his views, his conduct is perfect, not beating around the bush. Not laughing, just a typical intelligent man, who knows what he is... and tell it just the way it is. Looks like a man that sleeps very well, at night. Bravo.

[@zacharynjuguna8709]

My King 👑

[@TheNdege1]

Did anyone else notice "PRESIDENT OK KENYA" and the interviewer's lack of respect in extending his gratitude at the end by saying "William Ruto, I want to thank you...." instead of "President William Ruto, I want to thank you...". Never have I heard someone say "Emmanuel Macron, I want to thank you" What use is an expensive suit and tie if an individual lacks the decorum to compliment them?

[@peterkariuki7726]

It is noticeable, but back in the mind of this interviewee ,he knows President Ruto is very smart upstairs.

[@ngalahansel6066]

Yes I noticed the typo and the interviewer's condescending attitude

[@AdeoluwaChukwu9966]

God bless Ruto from Africans in America ❤️🖤💚✊🏿

[@krishnan2398]

We Indians feel happy to see such leaders. Kudos to our brothers from Africa. Maintain your indigenous culture. We are unique and let’s stay that way and let the west not decide what we want

[@oukobrian6330]

in kenya we have two presidents, one is good with international politics and one is good in local politics. great move.

[@alexndegwa7175]

Riggy G himuselofu

[@SteveyMane]

Same person I suppose

[@JotaroKujo-mj8bo]

In Kenya, we have Two in One President managing well internal & international affairs.

[@jane-t]

We don't want politics we just want honest conversations on how we get out of debt and poverty. Mimi nimechoka na politics for real Like how was housing fund passed by parliament in 2018 during Uhuru's term and only contested by COTU and then right now being opposed. Hope you get me, we just need to go past individuals and look for the future interest of our children

[@kevinmburu5464]

😂true

[@muhammadabdullahi9145]

Closing remarks should have "PRESIDENT William Ruto I wanna thank you very much" not just "William Ruto"... This is a president of sovereign nation! Kudos Mr. President! You get fans for Naija!

[@chamapaymaster6773]

Best ever African president speak without fear 💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪👏👏👏

[@wht3158]

For your information, ask president Ruto about the Eritrean president Isayas Afewerki...

[@allenmichael7722]

I think Mr. William Ruto is real becoming the regional leader with level of articulation he has. Great Mr.President

[@NevergiveupTrueLion]

The hype about Ruto is just wow! I hope he will really deliver and they will not give obstacles to his genuine analysis of africa issues as well as Kenya issues.

[@kijanamnatty7693]

Hapo kwa deliver ndo we draw the line but anyway the man ha s good speeches

[@jacksonsitoya2424]

@@kijanamnatty7693 He will deliver big time! Keep watching out!

[@Accutax]

@@kijanamnatty7693I am luo but right now I support President Ruto his failure will be our failure as a nation, I decided to give him time, yes I will criticize him but I also support him.

[@martinobwar5273]

Accutax the fact that you have to say you’re are Luo each and every time clearly shows you aren’t…why don’t you say am black and support Ruto…that’s because you don’t have to announce that to the world….so don’t be ashamed of supporting Ruto after all it’s your democratic right but please don’t pretend to be Luo

[@mjm135]

@@Accutax let him fail , I wish he fails so that Kenyans be very careful whenever electing leaders. In fact it's not a matter of if but when he fails, he will fail terribly. Ruto is just big on PR, problem is Azimio are asleep while Ruto rapes the country

[@lenjon7478]

Hope they will succeed at stabilizing the region. Bless the continent of Africa. I never went there, but I hope to go visit the more peaceful countries in 2024.

[@okeyekeh936]

Are you sure this Kenya president is from Africa, he reasons like a man from advanced countries. May God bless the people of Kenya and bless president William Ruto

[@prcmaccmac]

I follow the politics of Kenya. Ruto is the greatest President that has ever had. Viva W Ruto!

[@panafrican.nation]

I hope you are sure about what you're telling the world

[@Zwangendaba97]

KENYA its like USA of East and Central Africa in economic , political and diplomatic issues

[@solomonburke161]

it means nothing if Africa remains reluctant to unite into one Africa, meaning one government, one currency, one economy, one military. Africa doesn't need any other nations. But all the other nations need Africa. Africa only needs to unite with itself!

[@fabrigasmaka8256]

Mr.Ruto, perfect selection of words.

[@ordonezxiggy4337]

There's no M23. M23 = Rwanda. We all know that. Lies over lies!!

[@MxmdAmn]

You feel like he is alone in this battle , Problems in every corner of the region.. God bless him

[@melkamzemenleethiopia7805]

Best African Leader 💪🏾

[@presso.]

It's time" WE AFRICANS" know that we need each other to stand united and solve our own problems without depending on the west. I'm very proud of My humble and Bold president H.E. D.R William Samoei Ruto. 🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪 Thumbs up fellow Kenyans.

[@alicemwangi555]

May the sovereign God protect our president. Cover him with the blood of Jesus Christ where the enemy can do no harm in Jesus mighty name 🙏

[@suusmagaalo1991]

🎤Masha’alaah Thank You President Of Kenya🇰🇪William Ruto I Love You’re Speech🎤

[@williejinnahkosseh2289]

He is the AFRICAN ADVOCATE. God protects him.

[@GenZRadio234]

Conflict in the DRC always gets overshadowed by irrelevant issues. The reality is foreign powers keep meddling with Africa's politics.

[@Esthiya]

Ruto is lying about DRC, if significant progress was made in DRC, the IPC wouldn’t receive a complaint by DRC against Rwanda… this president is lying and he’s sentences “welcome or not welcome, this is our region” means that he has no respect for the borders of DRC country and is allied with Rwanda to kill the population, steel the ressources and claim a territory of DEC as its own. This will never happen - people who try to split the DRC will be cursed…

[@randomguy7175]

French needs to be kicked out of Africa.. french have no right to be in Africa , they are one of biggest root cause of Africa poverty, internal wars etc

[@ezekiellinc2732]

Africa is behind you President Ruto. Love from Nigeria.

[@alistairkamanga8937]

A New dawn has come for Africa Our leaders are taking and receiving the respect we deserve

[@Icarus477]

More interviews with African leaders!

[@il-Dolce-Far-Niente]

I’m very impressed! A very well spoken leader.

[@shenaazpothiwalla7084]

Very well answered 👌🇰🇪 To the point

[@InstructorED]

Much respect from Uganda

[@movadykizito8513]

Uganda with museveni wait till Uganda will be part of Congo

[@viewbox8794]

While there is fighting going on in Sudan some africans leaders are more worried about ukraine war rather than see how to solve African problems.

[@movadykizito8513]

I like you bro we in the same thought that why I said this all guys are players 😊

[@RugutAlfred]

This Kamagut is just a fine brain

[@WEALTH808]

Clear minded President+Good journalist.

[@arnoldotieno]

Very well articulated 👏👏👏, as a KE citizen I wonder if this is our president because the minute he speaks back home as the son of the soil am left confused. Lies and corruption will cripple his administration

[@mamadoudiop5462]

Mr. Ruto is my President and I am from Senegal.

[@beautifulday7502]

Mr president 💕 💕 💕 African for Africans 💕💕💕💕

[@LeCNPICoteDIvoire]

This Kenyan President needs to start using little bit of wisdon when talking about Africa affairs with those colonial media. We understand he want the best of Africa but use an African media to express our issue to the world. France is not global power when that nation lost the part of Africa they have abusing for centuries.

[@ohenetwum3358]

brilliant man

[@chefengineertv3678]

He was never distracted, even when the interviewers wants to play their game, he remained focused. Amazing President

[@Hhenryarero]

Sudan leadership Must think Twice

[@ibrahimabdi1737]

We should protect our beloved president his excellency Dr William Ruto God bless kenya and our president too ❤

[@emmanueljohn3045]

We must protect this young man please 🙏🏿, we Don't want him to be killed like gaddafi....

[@adelerweber5785]

President Ruto is God sent to all Africa 😊😊

[@abyelove9263]

The next African leader William Ruto.

[@doreensama]

He's protesting the HIGH cost of living in the country. The PPLE are protesting the HIGH cost of living. Why won't you say the REAL reason for these protests??