10/07/2025
Mobilised Women Stir Debate at President Ruto's Dagoretti North Event
A viral video has triggered public debate after it captured a group of women being mobilised to attend President William Ruto’s recent event at Kilimani Police Station in Dagoretti North, Nairobi. The footage, which was widely circulated across TikTok, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram, showed the women boarding a bus allegedly hired to ferry them from Kawangware to the event location.
According to a detailed report by TUKO.co.ke, the women were not just ordinary attendees. They had reportedly been promised allowances and meals in exchange for participating in the function. The video footage shows political mobilisers organising and directing the women into the bus, raising eyebrows over whether the cheering crowds at the presidential event were genuine supporters or part of a coordinated publicity strategy.
The event, which was centred around President Ruto inspecting a police housing project in Kilimani, also attracted criticism from members of the local community. In the background of the viral video, voices of protest can be heard, with some locals urging the women not to attend the event. The protestors cited ongoing frustrations within the community, especially concerning alleged police brutality and recent youth killings in the area.
Public reactions online have been mixed. Some defended the practice, arguing that mobilisation is common in Kenyan politics and not necessarily unethical. However, many others questioned the credibility of public support for the President, claiming that the orchestrated turnout undermined democratic integrity and masked the true sentiments of the local population.
As the footage continues to circulate, it has ignited a broader conversation about the authenticity of political events, the use of paid attendees to stage favourable optics, and the role of citizens in either resisting or enabling such practices. The incident has become a flashpoint in the ongoing discourse around political accountability and grassroots representation in Kenya.