Presidential baby-sitter: President Ruto embraces age-old political strategy, holding babies

Presidential baby-sitter: President Ruto embraces age-old political strategy, holding babies..

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President William Ruto has been observed frequently holding and interacting with babies and young children during recent public engagements, a strategy widely interpreted as an effort to enhance his public persona and appear more relatable to the electorate.

This political tactic was notably demonstrated at a January government function in Kabiru-ini ASK Grounds during the launch of the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) program, where Ruto spontaneously babysat an infant.
The article highlights instances on February 5 at a NYOTA Fund event in Malindi and also in Kisumu County, where he playfully interacted with children, drawing positive reactions from crowds.
According to psychotherapist Dr. Robi Ludwig and museum director Alan Lowe of the George W. Bush Presidential Library, such interactions are rooted in projecting power, relatability, and a "softer, gentler side" to voters, aiming to garner trust and appeal, especially to women's votes.

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