William Ruto celebrates Arsenal EPL win , ignores matatu owners’ fuel protest
William Ruto sparked widespread reactions online in the early hours of Wednesday, May 20, 2026, after sharing a lengthy congratulatory message celebrating Arsenal F.C. following the club’s English Premier League triumph after 22 years. In his message, President Ruto praised Ars..
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William Ruto, the President of Kenya, attracted criticism online for celebrating Arsenal F.C.'s Premier League win while remaining silent on domestic fuel protests.
- Arsenal F.C. won the English Premier League after 22 years, prompting a congratulatory message from President William Ruto on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
- President William Ruto was criticized for prioritizing an international football event over addressing the ongoing fuel crisis and related public transport strike in Kenya.
- Online users highlighted the insensitivity of the celebratory post amidst reports of deaths and injuries linked to the domestic unrest, questioning the President's priorities and international travel spending.
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