A Kenyan woman addressing Ruto stole the show at a public gathering yesterday, openly admitting she sells bhang and illicit brews while waving hello to her regular buyers in the crowd. The bold moment happened during an event tied to the government’s push against illegal alcohol, leaving everyone from security guards to onlookers in stitches or shock.
She stepped up to the microphone in a simple dress, looking straight ahead without a hint of nerves. The setup was classic for these community meetings: colourful flags flapping, people seated on red carpets, and officials listening in the background.
No one expected what came next. “Wenye nauzia bangi si mko?” she called out, which roughly means “Those who buy bhang from me, aren’t you here?” Laughter rippled through the group as hands shot up. Some folks cheered back, turning the serious talk into something lighter for a second.
This all went down in a spot buzzing with talk about President William Ruto’s latest crackdown on bad booze and drugs. He’s been hammering home the message for weeks now, warning dealers they’ll face tough times ahead.
Just three weeks back, he stood firm in a speech, saying his team would go after anyone peddling harmful stuff that wrecks families and communities. Raids have picked up across places like Nairobi and rural spots, with cops busting hidden distilleries and hauling in suspects left and right.
Women running these operations aren’t spared either – three got nabbed in Kawangware not long ago for cooking up toxic batches.
But this lady flipped the script. Instead of hiding, she owned it right there. Her words mixed plea with pride. She asked the government for a hand up – maybe some cash or training to switch gears.
“Now I ask the government to come and help me, even if it’s just a small amount of money,” she said in the clip that’s now everywhere. She talked about starting fresh, making legal products so folks like her could earn without breaking rules.
“To start making things here so that we can sell alcohol together with bhang. And sell bhang,” she added, though her accent made it sound a bit off in recordings. Then came the line about kids learning from sellers like her, which got mixed reactions – some saw it as a wake-up call, others as too cheeky.
The video hit X hard, posted by outlets like Mutembei TV and Prime Media News. By evening, it had racked up thousands of views, likes, and shares. People couldn’t get enough.
One reply joked she must have sampled her own goods before speaking – “Amekula stock”, meaning she ate the stock. Another said Kenya’s gone wild if you can shout out drug buyers near presidential security without trouble. “Ni kama kila mtu Kenya ni mwendawazimu,” someone wrote – like everyone’s lost their mind here.
Ruto’s war on this stuff stems from real pain. Illicit brews kill dozens every year, laced with nasty chemicals that blind or worse. Bhang sneaks in too, mixed into drinks or sold straight. Women often run these small setups from home, scraping by in tough economies.
In places like Narok, ladies protested against husbands hooked on cheap chang’aa, blaming it for broken homes and fewer babies. Nyandarua’s woman rep called for team efforts to stamp it out years ago, but the problem sticks around.
Her move sparked debates online. Some praised the guts – finally, someone from the streets speaking truth to power. “Afande please, tuko rada!” a commenter quipped, like cops, we’re on alert. Others worried it glamorises the trade, especially with kids watching. Pastors and leaders jumped in, one group inviting crackdowns to team up with community champs for change.
Security let her finish without interruption, which surprised many. In a country where protests turn chaotic fast, this felt different – raw but peaceful. Ruto hasn’t responded directly yet, but his team keeps the pressure on. He warned school heads against shady fees and dealers of hanging or losing assets to the state. “We’ll divert their stuff to public good,” he said in one clip.
For the woman, no name is out yet, but her face is everywhere now. She might face questions from authorities, or maybe help if her plea lands right. Kenya loves these unscripted bits – they cut through politics, showing real lives behind headlines.
Events like this pop up more as Ruto tours, hearing gripes straight from people. Last month in Kikuyu, women stormed a suspected dealer’s home, fed up with the flow of bhang and brews ruining neighbourhoods. In Eregi, a raid left one seller wailing as cops tore through her stash.
