Many people in Kisii eat bananas almost every day, and they mix it with ugali or other local foods. His words show that he is not ashamed of his background. He is proud of where he comes from and what people in his home area eat.
On the other side, William Ruto also gave his own message about food. He said clearly that there is nothing wrong with eating bananas. He did not say bananas are bad.
But he added that people should reduce the amount they eat. He said portions should be smaller so that people do not eat too much. His message was about controlling food and taking care of the body.
This has made many Kenyans start talking. Some people are supporting Matiang’i. They are saying that bananas and ugali are natural foods, and they have been eaten for a very long time.
They feel that leaders should not speak in a way that makes local food look bad or like a problem. To them, food is part of culture, and it should be respected.
Other people are supporting Ruto. They are saying that his advice is good. They believe that eating too much food, even if it is good food, can bring problems.
They say when a person eats a lot without control, it can lead to weight gain and other health issues. So they agree that reducing food portions is important.
In the end, both sides are talking about things that can work together. A person can eat bananas and ugali and still be okay. At the same time, that person should not eat too much.
Life needs balance. People should enjoy their food but also take care of their health. This simple talk from leaders has now turned into a big discussion among many Kenyans.