Kenyans have praised journalist Sam Gituku for shooting sharp-witted questions during an interview with President William Ruto. President William Ruto held a roundtable media interview at State House, Nairobi. On Sunday, December 17, the president held a roundtable media interview at State House, Nairobi. The bold Sam Gituku During the interview, several journalists representing different media houses questioned the president about the state of the nation. . However, Citizen TV journalist Sam Gituku stole the show by asking witty but well-researched questions to the president. For instance, without fear, Gituku pinned down Ruto over the controversial housing levy and why it was changed from a fund to a tax. Subscribe to watch new videos Here is a typed snippet of their communication: Sam Gituku: Mr. President did Kenyans tell you they want a levy? William Ruto: No. They told me they wanted jobs. Sam Gituku: But when the same people told you they don’t want it, you changed it from a fund to tax. Sam Gituku: Do you know how much you have so far collected for the housing project? Ruto: KSh 60 billion per month. Sam Gituku: KSh 60 billion? Ruto: Yes. Sam Gituku: KSh 60 billion? Ruto: Yes. Sam Gituku: So you will have collected KSh 720 billion in 1 year? Ruto: I meant KSh 6 billion How Kenyans praised Sam Gituku Kenyans took to social media to hail Gituku for his composure and for passing non-provocative but well-researched questions to the president. Henry Kabogo: “Sam Gituku, may the light shine upon you. Remember not to vend professionalism for anything including fear, money, or taking unnecessary sides.” MUHAMMAD ONYANGO: “Man’s tome has changed. Tough questions coming in thick and fast. Sam Gituku is doing the lords work.” Gachunga Kiiru : “I have come to realise president William Ruto is trying to avoid Sam Gituku.” Goddie: “Man of the day. Sam Gituku.” The Government Critic: “Sam Gituku is so genius and articulate, the man is arguing with facts, records and giving examples.”
by Amos Khaemba