- William Ruto and MP Kuria were joined by Runyenjes MP Eric Muchangi for a prayer session with a section of Akorino leaders
- Many Kenyans called out the politicians for failing to wear a facemask
- Ruto had, a fortnight ago, announced the suspension of all his public engagements
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Deputy President William Ruto and Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria were earlier today, Thursday, March 25, spotted with a section of Akorino pastors.
The two leaders were joined by Runyenjes MP Eric Muchangi for a prayer session and what they also called a consultative meeting with the leadership of the Akorino faith led by Archbishop Kinyanjui.
The Gatundu South parliamentarian shared photos from the meeting and but many Kenyans were quick to call out Ruto and the lawmaker for failing to wear their masks especially at a time when the third wave of COVID-19 is rocking the country.
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"Today I joined the Deputy President William Ruto and Runyenjes MP Eric Muchangi for a prayer session and consultative meeting with the leadership of the Akorino faith led by Archbishop Kinyanjui," Kuria posted.Here are some of the comments:
Neema Wangeci said:
"Please boss wear masks many millions of Kenyans their eyes are on you".Carol Karendi Alhajj wrote:
"Let us wait for results after 2 weeks of super spreaders."Carol Patrick
"Ask Ruto to wear a mask! We need him 2022 as our 5th president".A couple of weeks ago, Ruto announced the suspension of all his public engagements citing concerns about the surge of COVID-19 cases in the country.
His announcement came hours after President Uhuru Kenyatta announced new measures for containing the spread of the coronavirus in Kenya.
"The COVID-19 infection rates have become a serious source of concern making it necessary for GoK to take remedial measures to manage and contain the pandemic," wrote the DP on March 12.
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Besides addressing huge rallies, the DP is known to consistently visit churches and funerals, as well as host political delegations at his official residence in Karen.
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