President Ruto Nearly Falls After Bodyguard Pushes Woman During Handshake (Video)

President William Ruto’s bodyguards found themselves in an awkward situation on Friday, May 23, almost causing the President to stumble during an inspection of the Kibera Soweto affordable housing program.

The incident occurred as the President walked amidst crowds. A woman reached out to greet him, and as her hand firmly grasped the President’s, one of his bodyguards pushed her back into the crowd. Unaware that their hands were still clasped, the bodyguard’s push caused the woman to drag the Head of State, leading him to lose his balance.

Footage shows President Ruto holding onto Lang’ata Member of Parliament Phelix Odiwuor, also known as Jalang’o, as he struggled to regain his footing and avoid a fall. Once he steadied himself, the President paused, smiled at the woman, and invited her back for a proper second handshake. The bodyguard then promptly guided her back into the crowd once the handshake concluded.

The bodyguards, trained to protect the President and clear his path, were simply executing their duties when this dramatic moment unfolded.

Transforming Kibera with Affordable Housing

During his inspection of the Soweto East Zone B Affordable Housing Project, President Ruto reiterated his pledge to transform what was once known as Africa’s largest slum into the continent’s largest decent estate.

“Kibera used to be famous for being the largest slum in Africa, but with the affordable housing program, we will transform it into the largest decent estate in Africa,” he stated during the visit.

He vowed to ensure transparent allocation of the houses, prioritizing current residents and those who meet the established criteria. “Rest assured that you will be given the first priority to own the houses before considering other Kenyans,” he promised.

The Affordable Housing Programme is a flagship government initiative designed to provide decent and affordable accommodation to Kenyans. Employed citizens contribute 1.5% of their gross salary, with employers matching the same amount. Several units have been completed across the country, and eligible Kenyans can apply for allocation.

Handover of Mukuru Housing Units

Just days prior, on Monday, May 20, 2025, President Ruto officially handed over 1,080 completed housing units at the Mukuru Meteorological Site in Nairobi. These units are part of the larger New Mukuru Housing Project, which is expected to deliver 13,248 homes upon completion.

“Today, New Mukuru, like many projects across the country, is living proof that investing in housing stimulates local economies. Money is spent where homes are built, jobs are created, and lives are changed. The Mama Mboga feeding fundis at lunchtime and the Jua Kali artisans crafting doors and windows are all part of this vibrant ecosystem,” President Ruto remarked.

All the new homes are designed with essential infrastructure and amenities, ensuring that new homeowners can live with dignity.

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