Ruto on the spot after describing a Chinese contractor as ‘mtu wa macho madogo madogo’

Deputy President William Ruto referred to a Chinese contractor working on a road in Kwale as a ‘mtu wa macho madogo madogo’.

DP Ruto made the remarks on Monday 11 June during the launch of the construction of the Kidimu-Shimoni-Majoreni-Vanga-Lunga Lunga road.

DP William Ruto, referred a Chinese contractor awarded contract by it Jubilee administration mtu ya 'macho madogo madogo' is a racial slur & China must demand an apology for one of it nationals for profiling by whole Deputy president of friendly nation.

— Lesootia Joel (@LesootiaJoel) June 11, 2018

"Contractor huyu mtu wa macho madogo madogo Mchinese ndio atafanya hio kazi " William Ruto speaking in Kwale. Is this a racist statement?— Ibrahim Hatibu (@imafaima) June 12, 2018