Rais Saidia! Jobless man who shouted Uhuru's name offered a job

Philemon Awando, a resident of Obunga slum in Kisumu county received a call from president Uhuru Kenyatta during his last visit to the lakeside city offering him an employment.   PHOTO:COLLINS ODUOR

A 20-year-old frustrated job seeker can finally afford a smile, thanks to a brief encounter he had with President Uhuru Kenyatta last week.

Philemon Awando caught the President’s eye and ear last Sunday when he shouted “Rais, Rais, Rais Rais!” at the top of his voice as presidential guards shoved him aside.