President William Ruto has shed light on his habit of standing on car roofs while addressing citizens, attributing it to his calling as an evangelist. Speaking during a church service in Bungoma over the weekend, Ruto explained that this practice reflects his deep spiritual commitment, despite his political role.
“I am an evangelist. Many people sometimes wonder why I stand on raised places and sometimes on top of the car,” Ruto stated. He further elaborated, “When your orientation is as an evangelist, you always behave like an evangelist even when you are doing other things.”
Ruto’s connection to evangelical work dates back to his youth, where he was actively involved in Christian unions during his time at Kapsabet Boys High School and the University of Nairobi. His previous comments during the 2021 campaigns highlighted his desire for many to reach heaven, linking it to his bottom-up economic agenda.
His presidency has been marked by a strong religious presence, with Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto frequently hosting religious leaders at state functions, drawing mixed reactions from the public.
In light of recent developments, including the deployment of Kenyan security forces to Haiti, Ruto’s administration has enlisted pastors to support the mission. One pastor remarked, “We believe that we are a tool that God will use to help.”
This revelation comes amid ongoing criticism of Ruto’s consistency in addressing development promises to the Kenyan people.
