Ruto Left Laughing After A Pastor Who Went To State House Revealed What His Security Did To Them

A pastor who recently visited State House left President William Ruto in stitches after recounting a moment that was equal parts frustrating and hilarious and the story has since taken on a life of its own online.

The pastor narrated how their group had wanted to take a photograph with the President during the visit, which would have been a memorable keepsake from a rare trip to the seat of power.

There was just one problem. State House security had confiscated all their phones upon entry, as is standard procedure for visitors, leaving the group with absolutely no way to capture the moment.

There they were, standing next to the President of Kenya, and not a single person in the group could pull out a phone. The photo opportunity of a lifetime, gone courtesy of the very security detail assigned to protect the man they had come to see.

When the pastor relayed this to Ruto, the President could not hold back his laughter. The image of a group of pastors standing phoneless and helpless in the most photographed house in Kenya was apparently too funny to resist, and Ruto's genuine reaction made the moment even more endearing to those who witnessed it.

The story spread quickly, partly because of how relatable it is. Many Kenyans who have attended formal functions know the feeling of being in a remarkable moment with no way to document it. But there is also something refreshing about a light, human moment cutting through the usual weight of political news.