President Kenyatta's 'Anatangatanga' Remarks about DP William Ruto Cause a Stir [VIDEO]

President Kenyatta on Wednesday caused a stir after making comments about Deputy President William Ruto's numerous tours across the country during an event in Nairobi’s Eastlands area.

Addressing Kenyans after launching the Regeneration Program which will see roads constructed in 11 constituencies in Nairobi’s Eastlands, President Kenyatta said: “Hii kijana anaitwa Ruto unajua kila weekend anatangatanga kila mahali… atakua anapitia hizi machorochoro mkiona kuna kitu inaenda konakona mumuambie. Tuhakikishe kazi ya wananchi imefanyika… Tumekubaliana? Wangapi wanasema tuache siasa tuende kazi?” posed Uhuru as the crowd cheered.

Loosely translated: “The Deputy President loiters around these areas a lot and if you see anything wrong with the progress of the project you can inform him. Let us ensure services are delivered to Kenyans.”

President Kenyatta's statement left Kenyans online talking, with many claiming the Head of State's remarks about his deputy were demeaning and an insult.

Here's what a section of Kenyans on Twitter had to say about President Uhuru's comments.

@mstivo said: "I think the anatangatanga words are very demeaning to your deputy mr. President @UKenyatta . The only other day you used such words against someone was on the afternoon of september 1 2017 in which you both did the 'kutangatanga'. His excellency @WilliamsRuto deserves more."

@Benttrends: "The President knows his Deputy anatangatanga instead of working for the nation. Instead of admonishing him, the President asks Kenyans to do it instead. In other words, he knows his subordinates are misusing public resources but does nothing about it."

@Kaduki_Sir: "Mr President @UKenyatta .....That statement of "Ruto anatangatanga" @WilliamsRuto not well received by many. There seems to be more than meet the eye. Let us not create tension, we need to watch our statements."

@bosirejoffa:"President Kenyatta is smart. He has noted that his deputy is just politicking and doing nothing in his official capacity. The anatangatanga phrase befits DP ruto's behaviour nowadays."

@g_rigah said:"Kiswahili kweli ni kingumu yaani alisema "Ruto anatangatanga".If you read his full statement or translated one, you'll understand what he meant."

However, in a tweet, State House dismissed any suggestion that this was an attack by Kenyatta on his deputy. The President had been accompanied by DP Ruto, Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko, and Transport Cabinet Secretary James Macharia among others.

Comments

Kawaida someone gets known…

Evans onsongo … (not verified) Fri, 06/01/2018 @ 12:04am

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Kawaida someone gets known by what he does and the name befits him

I think Uhuru was trying to…

Mugikuyu (not verified) Fri, 06/01/2018 @ 01:53am

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I think Uhuru was trying to put it mildly but fact is, Ruto is busy trying to be 2022 president. He will be lucky to be president if Uhunye fails to realize his four-point goal/plan. He will fall like the dominoes.

No Centrian will Vote for…

GUEST1 (not verified) Fri, 06/01/2018 @ 08:40am

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No Centrian will Vote for Ruto in 2022. Not even one; and It's because this is Not the Moi Era when Kikuyus used to be Manipulated just like that.

Obvious you do not…

imkgoogo (not verified) Sat, 06/02/2018 @ 02:31pm

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Obvious you do not understand both Kikuyus and Moi era.

Why blame Ruto? There is a…

Anonymous UI (not verified) Fri, 06/01/2018 @ 02:11am

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Why blame Ruto? There is a hidden agenda in the so called "Handshake". If it's good for the whole country, it's intentions should have been disclosed three months ago. It may be meant to make the Dynasties retain power, if this is so, it will come crumbling like thunder-Ruto, is only acting in self defense

I am so excited about what…

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I would rather you "Keep…

GUEST1 (not verified) Fri, 06/01/2018 @ 08:49am

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@Kale, are you advertising…

Kenya (not verified) Fri, 06/01/2018 @ 05:57pm

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@Kale, are you advertising uchawi over here? Shame on you. If your Uchawi works you will not be sneaking advert here because you could afford to pay for a whole page in a major newspaper or TV

Uhuru is NOT President of…

GUEST1 (not verified) Fri, 06/01/2018 @ 07:12am

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Uhuru is NOT President of Kenya; because he is a Side Show. No wonder Many things he says when he is Drunk or even "Stoned"; and I mean really High on Alcohol and Drugs make some of Us Wonder. And that's the Problem with Making (not Voting) a Drunk and Alcohol ADDICT a President. In Conclusion: Uhuru is Not the Leader of Kenya; instead it's the Kiambu Mafia that is Leading Kenya (with some Former Gay Classmates (ALUMNI) of his former St. Mary's High PULLING Strings in the Background). These 2 Mafia Groups (Kiambu and Gay Mafia) are the ones Leading Kenya; not Uhuru.

I'm sure Kenyatta meant it…

formerlyguest2 (not verified) Fri, 06/01/2018 @ 08:12am

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I'm sure Kenyatta meant it differently but the social media police have to analyze every word to demonize .The fact that fools are talking about 2022 elections is so sad , a country where people eat and breath politics and others are very happy here to start their hate full throttle - that is what keeps them happy aka ..................... you know yourself