'Fish diplomacy:' Ruto serves up politics and tilapia in Homa Bay
President William Ruto traded his presidential motorcade for a jiko on Tuesday evening, rolling up his sleeves to fry tilapia with women traders at Homa Bay Beach...
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President William Ruto surprised residents of Homa Bay by frying tilapia with women traders at Homa Bay Beach on Tuesday evening, ahead of the 9th Devolution Conference. This lighthearted moment, dubbed "fish diplomacy," garnered mixed reactions online, from praise to criticism.
- President Ruto cooked approximately five fish for the traders.
- The event took place on August 12, 2025, preceding the 9th Devolution Conference themed 'For the People, For Prosperity.'
- Reactions varied, with Lawyer Miguna Miguna criticizing the deep-frying, while X user P Krazinski lauded Ruto's relatability.
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