Residents Walk Away as Ruto Addresses Kisii Crowd, Rare Video Emerges

A video circulating on social media has captured an unusual moment during President William Ruto’s ongoing political and development tour of Kisii County, showing a section of residents walking away from a gathering where the Head of State was addressing the public.

The footage, shared by Kisii Hot TV, has attracted attention because of the apparent movement of people away from the gathering while the presidential engagement was underway. The clip has prompted questions about the crowd’s reaction.

President Ruto has been touring the Gusii region, where he has been meeting residents, commissioning development projects and addressing political gatherings as his administration intensifies efforts to strengthen its support ahead of the 2027 General Election.

During the third day of his Kisii tour on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, the President visited Bonchari Constituency, where he launched road projects and attended the opening of Nyankororo Primary School.

His engagements have also featured discussions about government development programmes, political competition and his differences with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, whom he has repeatedly criticised during public addresses.

However, the emerging footage has introduced another talking point, with some viewers focusing on residents apparently leaving while the President’s engagement was continuing.

The video does not independently establish why those captured walking away decided to leave. It would therefore be premature to conclude that they were protesting against the President or expressing dissatisfaction with his speech.

The incident comes amid heightened political activity across the country, as President Ruto and opposition leaders continue engaging voters through grassroots meetings and public rallies ahead of the 2027 elections.

As the footage continues attracting attention online, questions are likely to emerge about the circumstances surrounding the apparent walkout and whether it reflected ordinary movement within the gathering or dissatisfaction among some attendees.