Prezzo Ruto prances the stage in new brown shoes in a prosperity showcase

President William Ruto addresses residents after the launch of the Sogoo-Melelo-Ololung'a Road on the second day of his tour of Narok County, May 7, 2025. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

It was delightful to see Prezzo Bill Ruto stepping out in spanking new brown shoes as the rest of us endure the dreadfully long month of January, or njaanuary to most Kenyans, looking so fit and alert. It means he’s been eating well and sleeping better.

I liked it that he was performing in a proper arena, so we’d appreciate the thought that had gone into venue design, complete with an arena that placed him smack in the spotlight to deliver his performative politics.