"Sijawahi Kukuona!" - Makueni Lady Tells Ruto Amidst Laughter

“Sijawahi Kukuona!” – Makueni Lady Tells Ruto Amidst Laughter

In a lighthearted exchange that had many in stitches, a native of Kasikeu in Makueni county amused President William Ruto’s entourage by declaring she had never seen the head of state before.

The incident occurred on Wednesday, when the President took a quick walk down the road after commissioning the Kasikeu and Mikuyuni Bridges and approach roads.

As he greeted locals, Ruto struck up a chat with a middle-aged woman who seemed intrigued by the crowd’s enthusiasm for the President.

“Habari yako? Unaitwa nani? (How are you? What’s your name?” Ruto asked, extending his hand for a handshake. “Rosemary,” she replied simply.

The President then asked if she was delighted with the new bridge, to which she replied enthusiastically.

Shock as a woman in Makueni swears that

She doesn't know President Ruto and has never heard of him.

"Mimi sikujui," she said."

Weuh 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/3lGU0BQnKR
— DP 🇰🇪 (@DanChepta) November 12, 2025

Rosemary stated that before the bridges were created, inhabitants had difficulty accessing adjacent places, particularly during the rainy season, when floods frequently halted travel.

Ruto emphasized that his administration prioritizes infrastructure projects that address individuals’ immediate needs, unlock rural economic potential, and promote equitable growth from the ground up.

The woman agreed that the bridges would help to solve the area’s long-standing water issues.

“So nyumbani ni wapi hapa? (Where is your home?),” Ruto asked. She pointed uphill, saying her home was nearby.

“Sasa si ungetukaribishe twende utupange? (You should have invited us over),” Ruto joked, prompting laughter from his team and the locals.

“Hakuna shida, tutaenda (No problem, we shall go),” she replied with a grin.

Then came the moment that caught everyone by surprise. Ruto asked if she recognized any of the visitors with him, and she responded no.

“Na mimi? Mimi ni mgeni pia? (What about me? Am I also unfamiliar?)” He pressed playfully.

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“Sijawahi kukuona (I have never seen you),” Rosemary said, sending the crowd into another round of laughter.

Ruto took the discussion in stride, stating that his government was committed to ensuring that development initiatives benefited all parts of the country, including Makueni.

He added that road works would be extended from Kasikeu to Chambete and Kigogo, areas the woman said were still problematic.

“Okay, okay, asante sana (Okay, thank you very much),” Ruto said as he wrapped up the cheerful exchange.

“Sijawahi Kukuona!” – Makueni Lady Tells Ruto Amidst Laughter