President William Ruto interview: What's Kenya's role on the global stage? 

Listen to that man at your own risk.😂😂😂

The moment this man calls you 'My Friend, My Sister, My Brother..' That interview is over. I have never seen a single journalist pin him down.

I am a Kenyan, and I know Ruto and his political history here. If you believe anything he says, you are misguided The man is a BIG liar. Lover of the west full of sweet words

She Is a Wizard Journalist, Hats Off Redi for asking him Pressing Question.

Big respect to the lady

She did a fantastic job asking the tough questions. Bravo! 🥷🏾🫶🏾💫

Don't listen to that man, he can convince you the sky is green.

Master dodger😂Skirting the point and leaving us with hot air, that's our president in a nutshell!

Intelligent woman who is articulate and knows what she is doing

As a country we don't choose friends, friends are chosen for us. We better stay neutral and aim for agenda that benefits us.

Redi Tlhabi is just so good! Heaven sent! I love her so much

Kenya is neither facing East nor West, it is facing FORWARD...Kenya wants to build itself through these competing powers

As a Kenyan citizen,,,all what that man says ends up to be a lie.

Kenya it seems we are everyone's friend. Also Ruto knows how to give good talks to every side so good luck pinning him on one side of anything 😂

Non Kenyans reading the comments, don't be fooled by most of the Kenyan comments. This man represents who we are, otherwise we wouldn't have voted for him. With one mouth we say we hate him but during elections we vote for him, he has been in government since the 90s with a controversial track record. I personally didnt vote for him but am forced to fall within the 'kenyan choice' bracket. All I can say is if you hated him you would have voted him out a long time ago

Wow i love the confidence in this lady and the way she asked him tough questions.

PLEASE all AFRICANS lets speak in SWAHILI....its a LANGUAGE from our dear MOTHER AFRICA........IF NIGERIA and SOUTH AFRICA allow swahili in their education curriculum AFRICA will unite...much love from NAIROBI fox

Redy is a true journalist, I came to know her in 2007 when I moved to GP when she worked for Radio 702, now that she left I only listen to Bruce. Redi and Stephen Grootes are the only good competent journalist in SA my opinion the rest are just DJ even in television. I am only watching this interview because of her...well done Rudy up keep doing the good work...I miss your tough questions to this 'sunshine politicians in SA'😊

Brilliant work Redi. Al Jazeera is lucky to have a fine journalist such as yourself!

Kenya will walk forward regardless of what others say,we are doing this for our own,our economy is growing while others are saying we unite while making no effort or being conflicted,wars,poverty etc

As a South African im proud to see my fellow sister Redi on AlJazeera

Kenya neither is facing East nor West, Kenya is facing Forward. In short, Kenya will partner with anyone for it's own benefit.

We shall remember you stood with Kenyans on this ❤❤

Back in college I was dating a girl who's sister was marrying Ruto's son. We attended the wedding and stayed at his house. Every Kenyan we encountered asolutely despised Ruto for his corruption and torture of political prisooners. No surprise the US is cozying up to him, just the type of controllable evil oppresive ruler those in power love.

You can say whatever you want about Present W.Ruto, but we can all agree he does show the potential today of African leadership on the world stage and that's a win for Kenya .

Redi is exceptional, and Al Jazeera has made a brilliant decision to have her on its platform. This significantly elevates the quality of these interviews. More of these, please! We need to have tough conversations with our leadership!!

as Kenyan we dont mind what other african or pan Africans says about us ,we have given this country by our ancensters to make sure will be in good state always . If they call Ruto puppet or imposter then let him be. OUR FOREFATHER died for freedom. freedom to make friends ,freedom to make our own mistakes. If it happens we make wrong choices we will suffer the effects ,We dont want someone to drug us where they deem safe or good ,morals itc

As a Kenyan He does not speak for me. What he says and what he does are 2 different things.

he cannot manage banditry in his own country let alone manage any crisis, hunger is another issue, he better use the police to plant maize rather than spend the police force in Haiti where Nairobi has no any interest. Sudan is a mile away an he has not deployed any force,. The Irony in thinking

"Believe you me". Kenyan english kabisaaa 😂😂

He can choose words easily. That is the talent he has.

You know that Mr President is about to throw out Bullsh*t / Lie when he said *LEMME TELL YOU MY SISTER😂* and ends up with IT IS WHAT IT IS …. Bro , African leaders are such a shame.

Kenya always punching above its weight if africa unites kenya,tanzania and ethiopia will be the beating heart

*don't let that wicked man call you my sister Ubuntu*

As a Kenyan I can tell you without contradiction that Kenya has never sided with the oppressed, we have always been in bed with the oppressors, fellow Africans don’t ever depend on us, we picked a side 61 years ago, it’s never changed.

This man sounds so proud of accomplishing so little in the country he is president in. So little!

I really liked how Ruto spoke about the crisis in the Sudan.

Good journalism, Mr Ruto wants to have it both ways as a politician

Wow Great! Well-articulated and bravery leader. I really liked in the manner he expressed Kenya's position on the middle east. We also believe as a Somali people, two state solution will be better for the Jewish and Palestinians.

Thank you Redi for cornering this man, he is a disgrace to Kenya, those who voted for him fell for this same behavior, manipulation of the masses especially the unknowledgeable,the semi illiterate,that is his strong suit.

We reffer to him as LIES MTUKUTU

Can you imagine any other president In Africa showcasing their potential like President Ruto. Kenya is enjoying so much airtime and investors love this economically driven while sustainable leader. Really articulate.

😢Excellent discussion ✊🏿I understand now Mr RUTO 👏🏿👏🏿❤

Ruto never speaks of wealth creation (education, skills, research, processing, manufacturing) in Kenya, but mainly of dollars and mineral resources. A real national leader, or an imposter?

His exellency William Ruto has now made US designate Kenya a major non-NATO ally. Kenya will be a new power and will benefit in various sectors as the global security becomes more difficult. Kenya is not a NATO member so it can still benefit from other bilateral agreements it already has with many nations. As a Canadian-Kenyan, I am proud of him. It was a smart business move and will be rewarded accordingly. I think KDF should collaborate with IDF in restoring peace in the Middle-East now that Kenya is accruing Israeli Spyder Air Defence System from Rafael Rafael Advanced Defense Systems under a one billion agreement with Tel Aviv government officials. Israel has also benefited as a major non-NATO member, there is also a strategic security benefit with USA and British in hosting their bases in northern Kenya close to the Somalia border. After independence Kenya has maintain a very healthy billarteral relationship with both nations and KDF will collaborate in Yemen to suppress the Houthis after Kenya/s ministry of defence signed a framework with USA last year to defend the Red Sea which appears to now be finalized. Kenya is also one of the most stable democtratic nation unlike other nations in that region with shifting politics. Kenya has always conducted military drills with both the British, and United States classified as Justified Accord, now KDF will be involved in more sophisticated collaboration and will be heavily funded in the defence sector, Biden administration also promised to modernize the police to meet first world standards with many other financial benefits. Kenya Defence Forces will also benefit with NATO weaponry just as Israel Defence Forces has and it will be an advantage for both nations to collaborate to keep the world more secure.

Mampara of the century having a conversation

Wow Redi, proud of you 🤗🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

I hope he becomes the first Kenyan one term president

i used to like and love this guy until i get to know him. he is a big liar as far as i know . he talk like a panafricanist and act like pure imperialism servant 😢😢😢😢😢!

This (African) journalist was given the opportunity to interview an African President, yet she spends the majority of the interview talking about the Gazan conflict despite the fact that the African continent is currently plagued with two conflicts(Sudan, and Congo)that are in fact worse/bigger than the Palestinian conflict. Africans must really learn to prioritize our affairs.

As an Africa and a Kenyan, I can tell this a poor man believe poverty is a mystry need God or Witch docter to be solve The poor hare believe, money come from the government and government says money come from citizens i.e tax The system of Kenya is base in communities, So the poor will want someone strong enough who talks loudly and a thief to take money from the national government to share with them. No matter how learned and wise youre , you must come from the big communities and have those features above. We are at conflict right now, OUR traditional V/S globalization Kenyans love to enjoy the fruits of this age but not want to participate the globalization work well enough. Kenya is a good country but have communities which have no history of working together for common good .we are working in this first

Good luck in Haiti, don’t underestimate the Haitian people.

My President 🇰🇪

Pinocchio of kenya😂

Yay Redi is back on AJ❤

When Ruto bites his lips know he is lying or about to . The most unpopular misleader in Africa

Good to see Redi at a global stage

In this unstable world, it is wise not to take sides among nations. Playing in all the fair games while keeping Kenya's interest is a nice move. We love you Mr. Ruto from friendly country, Ethiopia.

Kenya is going through birthing pains, and something great is coming. Keep on looking forward.

Indeed....it really maters

President Ruto has decided to play non-aligned politics. Whilst most Pan-Africanists probably disagree with his approach, he believes it is the best thing for his country, Kenya. Only time will tell whether it was a good political strategy or not.

This chap is desperately trying to navigate his country through an acute debt & currency crisis. He has no choice but to dine at any table which will allow him.

Al Jazeera ur video quality is dope keep it up

Biggest con man ever. He can't go a minute without lying. His office spends 31M USD on tea per financial year.

Buy Ruto's lies at your own risk !

Ruto is a smart politician and he is leading Kenya in the right direction. Some of the comments are out of hatred toward him. He put Kenya on the global stage, he is bring foreign direct investment and getting better deals. Those of you who are complaining need China to take over Kenya. Good luck with China if that is your dream, they will control every facet of your lives and take over the country.

And you were discussing Somalia and Al-Shabaab with him, likening them to the Taliban in Afghanistan, all while looking out for your country's interests

Please friends of Kenya, this guy doesn’t represent all of us, we don’t share his personal thoughts… we are sorry for this embarrassment

Please,this man speaks what he doesn't act like

Is it what you say that makes you a great leader, or what you do or did? President Kibaki said very little compared to the previous presidents including the current one, but today every Kenyan speaks of great stufff that President Kibaki did for them as a nation.

Redi Tlhabi was asking leading questions to the President of Kenya

Beyond the reality that every country including Kenya must formulate external relationships that advance its national interests, a conundrum exists of misrepresentation of Countries' intentions whenever interests between Countries are misaligned. And silly terms such as Proxy, Puppet, Client, etc.. are casually appended. So, South Africa, for example, has taken to maligning those African Countries like Kenya which have taken international relationship positions that are at variance with South Africa's BRICS power-gerrymandering. This South African bile is evident very clearly in TIhab's interview with President Ruto. But Kenya will not be joining the South African BRICS bandwagon anytime soon. it is a foregone fact that going into the future Kenya cannot and will not flourish if she remains under the shadow of South Africa, and so must strike out on her own tangent that curves a destiny totally independent of South African influence. And this we most certainly will, whether South Africa likes it or not.

You’re playing a dangerous game Mr Man

I love this woman

I never voted for the man as a Kenyan He will wow you, you will clap for him BUT he is a master of doublespeak

Am surprised by the amount of Bots on the comments section...shout out 😂😂

His words and his actions are two totally different things

MR RUTO you are hard working president

Kenya wanted to eat both two hands.

9:10 By your friend! She is firing on all cylinders

Ruto is good at speech.....now come to kenya and witness

Whatta interviewer! So powerful, very tough questions asked. 5* for her!

We are neither facing east nor west we are facing forward 🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪.

Ndomana Uhuru alikuwa anatuambiya hamumjui huyu ji kweli sasa tunamkuwa Uhuru was much better than huyu jamaa tapeli mkubwa muongo sana alafu anasema yeye ni mtu wa Mungu

The truth lies in his hands, they tell it all.

These kinds of nations are always opportunist!!!

Support for Kenya and Ruto. I was surprised of all the criticism in the comment section till i saw aljazeera

I hope the Africa heads of State could start giving local news channel a one on one conversation about the issues on ground rather then outside media

This man is a conman😂 Kenyans are learning the hard way

This guy obliterates journalists in his free time 😅

AL Jazeera reporters are very professional 🎉🎉🎉

IT IS WHAT IT IS !

Aljazeera this the greatest President Kenya has had in its entire history. Tell that to the world.

...... common ground with USA.... says the tax man with multicoloured socks 😂😂😂😂

Huyu madam anataka ku mwaga unga, she is trying to trick my president with silly questions, we neither facing east nor west we are facing forward, en we neither support the genocide that is happening btn israel en palestine,

A while ago he was talking de-dollarisation..Now he went to apologize...

Ruto can convince Satan to repent 😂

Africa's worst puppet. Nothing to watch here.

Whether good or bad,He is all we have now till next elections. He's our son,father,brother,leader

William Ruto is very wise. When everyone is trying to be the US enemy he moves to the US. Kenya will gain alot