Journalists Tickled As William Ruto Hilariously Protests Makeup Session Before Interview

• Journalists interviewing President Ruto at State House had a moment of humour when he protested a makeup session just before the interview
• A woman appeared to apply makeup on him, prompting the president to humorously object, citing his unfamiliarity with such products as he hails from the village
• Ruto jokingly questioned the need for makeup, asking if anyone had complained about his appearance

The journalists who interviewed President William Ruto in State House had a moment of comic relief after he hilariously protested a make-up session moments before the interview.

While seated with members of the fourth estate, a woman who was set to apply makeup on him appeared and started working on the president's face.

In a video widely circulating on social media, the president was captured protesting the make-up session, insisting he comes from the village and is not used to such products being used on his face.

Ruto also asked if there was anyone who was complaining about his appearance to warrant an elaborate facebeat.

"I told you I am unable to keep up with these kinds of things. I come from the village, but she has told me she does not want me to shine, but everyone wants to shine, so why not me? Is anyone complaining about my appearance? The lighting must be the problem," he hilariously lamented.

The journalists present could not help but tickle as the president mildly protested the makeup session which had to be done before the interview.

Kenyans praise Sam Gituku

After the interview, Kenyans praised journalist Sam Gituku for shooting sharp-witted questions during an interview with Ruto.

The Citizen TV journalist stole the show by asking witty but well-researched questions to the president.

For instance, without fear, Gituku pinned down Ruto over the controversial housing levy and why it was changed from a fund to a tax.

Kenyans took to social media to hail Gituku for his composure and for passing non-provocative but well-researched questions to the president.

Some of the praises that he received included:

Henry Kabogo: "Sam Gituku, may the light shine upon you. Remember not to vend professionalism for anything, including fear, money, or taking unnecessary sides."