The president was speaking to a large crowd that had gathered to welcome him during the visit. Many residents turned up early in the day, filling the venue as security officers and local leaders organized the event.
During his speech, Ruto spoke about the government’s plan to expand electricity connections in rural areas.
While explaining the program, he mistakenly said “stima kufinga” instead of “stima kufika.”
The phrase drew quick reactions from some people in the crowd and later spread widely on social media.
The word “kufika” in Kiswahili means to reach or arrive, which fits the context of electricity reaching homes across the country. However, the president pronounced it as “kufinga,” which sounded unusual and quickly became the focus of discussion online.
Shortly after the event, clips from the speech began circulating on different social media platforms.
Many users shared the video while pointing out the slip of the tongue. Some treated the moment lightly and joked about it, while others simply highlighted it as a minor speaking error made during a long address.