President Ruto opens Kenyan Restaurant in New York, US

[@selinaBARMAR2565]

A native of New York City here and I'm happy and proud to see a beautiful Kenyan restaurant in my hometown. Congrats!

[@raashidiinabdullahi5583]

Wow as a somali this makes me so happy our african brothers and neighbouring Kenyans thriving in US its great news to all Africans and Kenyans congrats my people❤ all the way from moqdisho

[@ezekieljacob5795]

What were you thinking,?? You still have colonial mentality, ( you happy because he/she open a restaurant in USA !!!! Aibu sana,well we are all entitled to think whatever, me i rather see this restaurant in Mogadishu or Nairobi or Zambia....employing brothers and sisters.

[@raashidiinabdullahi5583]

@@ezekieljacob5795 thank you although I don't see your point but leave me alone and let me feel happy coz our neighbour have succeeded in a very far place and its very rare to see such progress in the world's biggest economy may be you are the one not thinking well to deny me celebrate a success of my fellow people

[@dericodel3521]

​@@raashidiinabdullahi5583ignore that ezekiel guy, it's true he has no point or idea of what he is saying

[@dericodel3521]

​@@ezekieljacob5795you're not making a point

[@raashidiinabdullahi5583]

@@dericodel3521 that k you my brother but a restaurant In us is not a joke it can make you very rich and you may comeback to invest in Africa or anywhere you wish your choice but let's not deny he will be more successful in america than any where else in Africa or other world even the president congratulated them why didnt he say let's us invest in Africa hhh the world today is one and people will invest or live where they think is fit but my brother got it wrong ... Who knows may be those Kenyans got that money from Us and fell in love the country then invest or they wish to live there I respect their choice and preference also it shows bride that a person from Africa can make such success in america

[@trinireader6289]

Congratulations from the Caribbean people to the owners of this establishment. Well done. Nice to see your President giving you his full support.

[@trevorbailey1448]

I agree , i am looking forward to eating there in the near future. 🇯🇲

[@Nofearnofavor]

I am also so thrilled with the achievement of this restaurant that I am seeing with our Kenyan brother, I call all our brothers from Eritrea they visit this restaurant. Humble president

[@waltertom5970]

Well done Kenya! Keep up the great spirit.

[@evangelistopoku6544]

Kenyans are doing well. Love from Ghana

[@slinkiegirl2001]

not in kenya they are not

[@piuswanyaga8361]

Have you lived or visited Kenya to make statements like that?

[@MH-xe1bi]

He should walk like this in Nairobi more often and engage with the locals more ❤

[@dalac_93]

People are crazy back home

[@73chengosaro4]

assailing the opposition and Name calling the opposition Leader is his greatest achievement so far

[@omwantegal.1109]

sure

[@MH-xe1bi]

Easy to generalize, but he needs to take the first step and develop that connection with the people. Being one with the mwananchi is the goal! @@dalac_93

[@MH-xe1bi]

That is part of politics and the system of democracy, look at how Trump in the US engages with his "running mates" its entertainment! However, someone needs to take the first step and it starts with the leadership always@@73chengosaro4

[@tapsirusaccoh3286]

The true classic African leader who represent the whole continent with his actions and deeds

[@annah_kimaru]

Thank you for setting most of us free and free in deed. GOD BLESS YOU.

[@patersonmeahyen7013]

I stop bye on my next trip to the big apple, thank you my Kenyan brothers. Way to go!

[@chepngenoledishiar]

🎉🎉❤

[@erickmkwera2784]

Congratulations Mr president from Dar es salaam Tanzania

[@AYOof5D]

OMG! I wish I was downtown today to see this! I have to check this place out. Exciting!

[@sophiemomanyi6610]

I thought sawhili village has a case in court for underpaying employees among other allegations. Unless this is a different restaurant from the one that was in DC.

[@mustafakhanjiwala5582]

A Very Bold Statement from Great Leader President Ruto "In Any Case we are One Humanity" I liked that and Its very True Kenya,And East Africa and Africa Atlarge is Of A Unique Kind Of Continent with Value for Humanity irrespective of Caste creed Religion and Color. Welcome to Africa,A cradle Of Mankind. Asante Sana Mhesmiwa.

[@kozmoz3308]

Oh wow, Swahili Village in Maryland is our favorite restaurant. There’s one in DC too. Great food. The president owes those too? We’ll check it out when we go to the NYC next. Congratulations!!! We’re from Togo.

[@fredkason7376]

No he doesn't own them, they're owned by a Kenyan tho

[@michelnicolo7375]

promoting kenyan culture and cuisine internationally 🎉

[@timookello3822]

While people are running away from the West, Ruto has become a puppet of the West. African leaders have really let down the continent.

[@nejaslm42]

Am Ethiopian reside in Atlanta can’t wait to visit this wonderful restaurant!!!

[@ivanonyango3993]

Is funny seein how life goes on well while here everything comes to stand still when he visits

[@Nashgaga]

😂😂 I know

[@jesintambugua8289]

Haha 😄 hapa ako kwa territory ya mwenyewe,huko ni territory yake.

[@johnbrown3235]

@@jesintambugua8289simply put, the puppet of the west was visiting the puppet masters.

[@thedopeteacher6562]

Hehe umarufu unaisha

[@brianodhiambo6020]

They probably don't even know him

[@adeolakazeem5336]

Davido song in the background @ 2:35,. Nigerian music to the world. ❤❤❤

[@LiloChem-l7c]

Sometimes its a treat to walk freely in the streets with nobody recognizing you. Things we take for granted. Enjoy Dr. Ruto

[@nicolelewis6312]

Out of respect, one addresses a national president based on his office, not degree titles. So, in this case, it's President Ruto.

[@olayinkaokanlawo1561]

Very humble president

[@ksgrmdsdl2383]

I am happy when I see my fellow Kenya going abroad and succeeding overseas. God bless Kenya

[@sadickmirimo1645]

These guys are just roaming in streets na nyumbani mafuta yamehike ooh my vote!😢😢😢

[@davem3915]

The translation is 🔥🔥🔥

[@IamJemoh]

Sasa wakirudi ndio itateremka? Uko na gari? Do you know OPEC? Google search, then understand what's going on in the oil industry

[@Wendyzaina]

Hapa hakuna ata pesa ametoa ss makasiriko n yanini ebu Kenyans wabadirike naye Mungu atakuwa mzuri kwa nchi yetu

[@feyo357]

Na tuliwawon😂😂

[@tresmiefelix3671]

Haha sort yourself

[@raymonahokari70]

Sad! Kenyan Taxes are used to come and open a Restaurant 😢😢😢. Look at all this people following the president Kenyans paid for it..😮😮😮 Oh God safe our nation. Give us a leader.

[@mkenya_engineer]

Some of them are government officials located in the states and most of them are Kenyans living in Newyork.

[@rubysailor9186]

My thought exactly.! Nothing special here,how will Kenya benefit? Taxes will go to US and employment.

[@prot6liv981]

Hauna akili the owner of the restaurant has been doing that business for over 7 years

[@artisthusnatalal3099]

​@@prot6liv981Ndiyo nataka kusema vivyo hivyo. Kuna na mwingine already had a restaurant in U.S

[@prot6liv981]

@@artisthusnatalal3099 💯💯

[@sitazonou5296]

Good things 👍 bravo!!!! Monsieur le président

[@chinnomendocinno30]

Focalistic music on background is lit. He's international from South Africa & we proud of him

[@abara2012]

The President of Kenya presiding over the opening of a restaurant... what a show. This government is really doing wonders

[@bastianogero9609]

He is a bottom up president nothing is small

[@lawrencelawrence3585]

😂😂😂

[@chrisnjoroge5232]

Whats wrong with you? This restaurant opened doors in 2009

[@thepatriotickenyan1]

President Uhuru was at the same restaurant’s DC branch.

[@henrymuiruri813]

​@@chrisnjoroge5232Not new York branch?

[@jakelong6860]

Coming to America! Congratulations!

[@mutuuramwangi1913]

This is very good. I truly admire the people behind this enterprise. I'm a kenyan living in the US.

[@gutsuz87]

Your desperate trying to credit a failure affecting an entire country

[@beatricedjeha3334]

GREAT WELL DONE KENYANS 👍🏾🔥

[@Juju_daughteroftheKing]

Wow we need one in New Mexico🙌🎉 Mungu Akubariki 🙏💯

[@sabetto1981]

young and energetic our president from Kenya, we need some one like u in my country Eritrea,

[@egarvanne]

Fantastic !! Congratulations 🎉❤

[@Darubini01TV]

Good Job Kevoh✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿

[@laryjones-jm7ng]

Beautiful beautiful

[@TimaNsi-q9f]

MERCI BEAUCOUP MONSIEUR LE PRESIDENT. FROM AN AFRICAN CONGOLESE.

[@ndolomingo]

La population Congolaise veut le départ de l'EAC, elle ne s'est jamais sentie Est-Africaine, et elle s'est sentie insultés par les déclarations de Ruto. N'inclut pas le Congo dans tes remerciements. Tshisekedi est un contretemps de l'histoire, notre pays ne sera jamais "votre région".

[@columbuspalmer846]

I recommend that all in New York check this restaurant out it builds bridges for all of us ❤

[@lin---rietta]

Ruto promoting kenyans businesses abroad. hiyo nayo iko sawa kabisa

[@duhhuskie2698]

What business??

[@lin---rietta]

@@duhhuskie2698 hiyo Swahili dishes ni ya mchina? Wacha bangi

[@duhhuskie2698]

@@lin---rietta How is he promoting it?

[@duhhuskie2698]

@@lin---rietta who will go there just because Ruto went there?? Americans barely know who Ruto is. Fala wewe

[@Simba_tano]

@@duhhuskie2698nugu sana kijana. I know my US colleagues who watched news items and will visit the other swahili restaurants across the US. Dirty azimio goons with ukimwi like you wouldnt identify.

[@nickoyoo3643]

We're proud to be kenyan even in US and feeling at home as kenyans

[@jellyrose2797]

But your leader wants the Western Countries to leave Africa so I really don’t know what Kenyans are doing in the United States 🇺🇸!!!!

[@chepngenoledishiar]

🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@KelemKelem]

New York they feel safe on foot. In Kenya wanatusumbua kwa traffic 😮😢

[@sadickmirimo1645]

Imagine

[@jbNutrition]

Huku kila mtu ni equal hata Biden has no convoys

[@sammymaroa4196]

U can't compare USA with Kenya, in USA everyone is equal

[@BRIDEOFYAH7]

This is newark nj the title is misleading

[@ekm4881]

I wish there was a Kenyan ther to shout " ladies and gentlemen an African economic bandit is cruising the streets"

[@salmanyare9243]

As are somalian we are happy our true neighbor successful God bles all africa

[@Zero-hl2zy]

America is open to all people who want a better life I hope someday as an African I can go to Kenya and with open arms do the same thing God bless America

[@J.O.A...2000]

Welcome

[@GeneralHensaleey]

Nice work mr president

[@philipngeso8883]

Did cosmo choi attended this event?

[@Learn_with_cosmos]

This is amazing

[@catherinemuyango8741]

Nice progress❤❤❤❤

[@jaybillions2023]

LOL Ruto likes opening things ...I can bet this one has been open for a while ...

[@TimelyInspiration-qp7yi]

There is nothing wrong at all with giving support to Kenyan's in the diaspora... He needs their money to develop the nation.

[@DB-kq4hj]

Respected leader by his own people is always like this! Enjoy life with his people!❤

[@73chengosaro4]

not really

[@ssamamc3465]

😂😂

[@elly300]

🙄🙄🙄🙄🤬

[@jenniferbradshaw6025]

Fantastic. Some of these power countries have nothing over Kenya, and many other countries in Africa. God is soo good.

[@afrakanaswahilitv5520]

Hapa ni eneo jijini New York penye huwa ninapitia ispokuwa sikuwa nimepata ujumbe au taarifa kwamba patafunguliwa mgahawa wa asili ya Kenya. Nitakuwa mteja hivi karibuni. Hongera kwa ufunguzi wa mgahawa. Asante Sana!

[@elijahmugendi2785]

At 4.59 I recognized Dr.Mwale of Mwale Medical City in Western Kenya at the background.

[@albertotieno]

Kudos Kevin!! Great to see a Kenyan thriving abroad!!

[@daveparko3519]

@albertotieno Kevin is facing fraud case in a federal court in D.C. That restaurant will probably be shut down by the feds and he will end up in prison. He is putting up a brave face but inwardly he is afraid like hell.

[@sammykoilegei9210]

HABARI NDO HIYO!👌🙏

[@easterpatelaketch9931]

Eti thriving 😏,it's cheap here.even you can own one.Kevin very useless,kae okochul jotich 😏and hotel doesn't belong to him tee, he's partnering with American lady.bure kabisa.

[@newdawn2532]

Ambia huyo Kevo amejichomea!!! Tax loading

[@chrispusmutuma2994]

It's in Newark, New Jersey.

[@RozayZee-tp8bb]

President Walk on the street on NY. Bold president. Blessings to Swahili Kenya.

[@annekiptum9345]

Fresh 😊😊

[@susanapollo284]

Very classy

[@leonkituyi3935]

Mr president you're really an amazing person and you have done well opening the Kenyan restaurant and the way there's diaspora in the US

[@nurturingglobal2local473]

I like his uniform, no tie...wow I love it!

[@Bragga664]

Congratulations

[@KenyaNewsChannel]

It's good to see Kenyans being represented in New York ... Regardless of who owns that Restaurant

[@ErosSito-f1z]

This is not Newyork. Mbona urongo mingi?

[@carolndungu9307]

Those are just pple from government has gone to invest there😅

[@shirleywallace171]

The bald guy with greying beard, in dark grey suit is the owner, A Luo guy named Onyona. Very hardworking man

[@michaelalando]

Nice!!

[@ruqayyahcurtis7504]

I hope that's a security detail following the president. This is awesome. We need a Kenyan restaurant in DC and Los Angeles! ❤❤❤

[@jenniferbradshaw6025]

These men are so handsomely dressed well groomed.❤❤

[@BRIDEOFYAH7]

This restaurant is newark New Jersey the title is misleading. The New York branch has not opened yet I just googled and mulberry steet is downtown newark nj. I lived in newark nj for many years so I know .

[@RTAnsm]

As a humble person he shows that he is from where the world first civilization alived

[@ezemmajohn]

Nice one from sir

[@DJBLIVEETHIO]

Power to our African Brothers Leaders !!!

[@shivobs4485]

Hongereni wakenya

[@steveowino9328]

They are walking in the streets like real hustlers

[@PG-mk7ui]

Kumbe in America he's just a commoner?😂 Roads cannot be closed because of a visiting African head of state!!😅

[@tb5887]

Hapa mambo Ni matatu, akae Kama sisi raia, arundi Kenya ama anyamaze.Even the richest billionaires mix up with common man

[@jforeign254]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@erenestawanjiru1935]

​@@tb5887 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂❤

[@shirungati6098]

ALA, kila mtu na shughuli zake.

[@artisthusnatalal3099]

The guy is like that. Very simple. When he was The deputy, he walked the Kenyan street many times and gave mama mahindi some cash 😜

[@Pundit3957]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣zurura kabisaa Mr president. Taxes ongeza tena urudi huko next week ufungue choo pia ama uishi huko.

[@philipchirchir7035]

Wacha kelele domo baggy wewe, president sio bibi yako.

[@homeground3001]

​@@philipchirchir7035kwani ni babako?? chunga usimeze nzi juu meno inakuzua kufunga mdomo...

[@redink8704]

​@@philipchirchir7035ona sasa umeangusha meno 😂

[@Major_blue254]

​@@philipchirchir7035ni Yako Wacha kungangania akirudi ni Yako wewe

[@TopWriters3.0]

​@@philipchirchir7035kwani wewe ni bwanake ujue?😂

[@alphabah9822]

Where is the restaurant located?

[@juliantambwe8551]

Right on, keep it up Sir Roto!

[@willielee5253]

💙🙏❤️🙏Blessings to all 🙏❤️🙏💙

[@Gray-Be]

Congratulations ❤

[@bayilungachico8533]

This is nice

[@AbdirahmanNoor]

The restaurant owners should be ready to pay the taxes they never expected

[@PG-mk7ui]

Ruto has suggested that Kenyan Diaspora must pay taxes asap.This guy did a blunder to invite Zakayo,now he will demand tax from him back home!!!!!!

[@pastorgideontruzindaminist8746]

​@PG-mk7ui Hahaha ame giuzaa

[@Justfrank_0]

@@PG-mk7uiwhy

[@jesusislord668]

They are us citizens 😂😂😂😂

[@Justfrank_0]

@@jesusislord668 that’s what I wondering

[@eduvanquizdevonshire4595]

I can spot julius mwale in the video. Kama umemwona pia like my comment. A great man i mire admire🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@Kengele]

I would be much happy even to here Kenyan music in the background

[@kishramxey4942]

That's great kazi sasa

[@hellenmaiyo2516]

Thanks my prezoo,you're a real hustler,bring home the best,create the best for the people of kenya,let the boundaries of our great nation be expanded through your hard work,and may God enlarge the teritory of our land thro' you.we pray for sir.

[@lizzy6262]

Continue dreaming, there's nothing you are going to gain from that trip 😅

[@faithkinyanjui8903]

Mkundu wewe

[@kijanamnatty7693]

Something is wrong with your head mafi

[@lilac8794]

Kalenjin jinga

[@hellenmaiyo2516]

@@lilac8794 sawa,

[@kennethshilingi4762]

We need hotels in Kenya investors in Kenya but our president goes to another country to encourage investors there really

[@brianmbwambo225]

Why not open it in Nairobi?? And give work for our people

[@cefasfah85]

I admire you Sir

[@heart44america30]

Swahili Village is a popular restaurant here in the DMV. There’s one in Maryland and there’s one in DC. I’m glad to see that they’re expending to other states like NY and it’s wonderful to see the president of Kenya showing his full support.

[@Juju_daughteroftheKing]

We need some in New Mexico🙌🎉

[@mbimbimoyo]

Nice

[@edithkinuthia5870]

Awesome

[@DancingTime-Funk]

A whole president opening a kiosk😂 we should stop joking

[@RIO-jf9mo]

😑😑😃🤣🤣🤣😝😝😝

[@mmomuya1653]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@enn4983]

He is a big supporter of hustlers. Good job.

[@SpiritSanctumStreams]

😂😂😂 that's not a kiosk.. it's a restaurant that can buy you and your entire lineage. Respect people's hustle 💯

[@michaelmaps2004]

​@@SpiritSanctumStreamswe enjoy pulling each other down

[@CocoBookClub]

The beauty of Africa. The change .

[@ameliakyaka1830]

I will be sure to visit the swahili restaurant when i am in NY

[@itgamingke]

One in Washington too

[@adamsakolgo]

Wow super awesome. Most Africans leaders leave their business men and women to the chance of day, on the contrary western leaders always travel or atleast most of the time with their business entourage, and guess what they lobby for them and even go to great lengths to protect but African businesses are mostly withhaunted even at home, this must change, no country develops except locals are on top of the business landscape. Kudos for this gesture its very important.

[@stephenliyoko8847]

Julius mwale was present..am seeing someone kinda him

[@jadahor]

All places in the USA are not only New York. Get your geography well. Restaurant is located in Newark, New Jersey

[@ctbt1832]

He should be investing in Kenya. And stop using Chinese money.

[@b.tedley2586]

This is how he should be walking around the streets of Kenya. Ndio aone taabu kwa ground

[@FredAsaba]

❤ ❤❤

[@fablovesaadi9879]

Swahili Restaurant✔🇰🇪🇰🇪👏👏

[@irenesalness2228]

Very proud of Ruto. I can't wait to eat in this African restaurant. ❤❤❤.

[@aheudit]

Am trying to imagine.

[@aheudit]

I will not be surprised if the proprietors of this facility are involved in some scandal

[@kuschprince3216]

An extension of Weston and dolphin hotels in Kenya!

[@duncankipro6275]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@johnbrown3235]

maybe even on grabbed land. arap mashamba syndrome transcends borders and oceans.

[@juliamongina6084]

Exactly, the looted taxes for ten years uhuruto regime 😂😂😂🎉🎉