Videos of the moment spread fast online, sparking heated debates across Kenya.Amemba Magufuli, Secretary General of the NRA Party, gave a bold take on the incident.
He said, “Ruto threw the bottle at himself in Soweto, that’s why it didn’t hit him.” Magufuli believes the event looked stage-managed, like a planned show to gain sympathy or attention.
He went further with dark humor. Magufuli added that if real angry residents of Soweto had thrown something, they might have used a “flying toilet” instead.
This crude term refers to plastic bags filled with human waste, thrown from homes in areas without proper toilets. His point was clear, many Kenyans still live without basic sanitation, and the bottle throw missed the deeper anger over poor living conditions.
The incident happened while Ruto toured affordable housing projects. Soweto, like many informal settlements, struggles with jobs, clean water, and decent toilets. Critics say the government’s promises have not reached the ground fast enough.
Supporters argue the President is pushing real development despite challenges.Magufuli’s words highlight growing frustration. The bottle missed its target, but the message did not.
It reminds leaders that ignoring daily hardships like lack of sanitation can turn public anger into stronger protests. In Kenya’s tough politics, one missed throw can still expose big problems.
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