EL CHAPO- RUTO’s “Million-Chapati” Machine Sparks Hilarious Memes, Kenyans are Ungovernable
If there’s one thing Kenyans love, it’s chapati. But if there’s something they love even more, it’s turning political promises into comedy gold.
President William Ruto’s latest pledge—a chapati-making machine that produces one million chapatis daily—has taken social media by storm. Kenyans have responded with memes, AI-generated images, and hilarious calculations that will leave you in stitches.
Ruto’s Chapati Promise – A Serious Plan or Just Banter?
During a visit to St Teresa Girls Secondary School in Mathare on March 11, 2025, Ruto promised to buy Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja an industrial chapati-making machine. This was in response to students requesting chapati as part of the Dishi Na County school feeding program.
But was this a serious policy announcement or just another off-the-cuff remark? Kenyans weren’t about to wait for an answer—they went straight to work on Photoshop and meme generators.
What is a Chapati-Making Machine?
For those wondering, a chapati-making machine (also called a roti maker) is an industrial device designed to mass-produce chapatis.
These machines cost upwards of KSh 150,000 and can produce up to 2,000 chapatis per hour. But Ruto’s ambitious promise of one million chapatis daily has raised eyebrows. Could such a machine even exist?
How Kenyans Turned Ruto’s Chapati Promise into a Meme Frenzy
1. The One-Million Chapati Machine is Here
Ruto hasn’t even formed a procurement committee, but Kenyans have already “unveiled” the machine. AI-generated images show gigantic machines churning out chapatis at lightning speed. Some even claim it has already been tested and is ready for launch.
2. Social Media ‘Economists’ Do the Math
Twitter and Facebook “analysts” quickly calculated the cost of producing one million chapatis daily. They broke down the required amount of flour, oil, water, and electricity. The conclusion? This project would need billions of shillings, multiple machines, and a massive supply chain.
3. Chapati in the Classroom
One viral meme shows students attending class while munching on chapatis, as if chapati is now part of the curriculum.
4. Parliament Covered in Chapati
Another hilarious image depicts Kenya’s Parliament entirely covered in chapatis, with MPs seated in the middle of a chapati buffet.
5. Athletes Passing Chapatis Instead of Batons
Memes flooded social media, showing runners grabbing chapatis mid-race, passing them like relay batons, and even breaking the finish line through a giant chapati. Could the Olympics introduce a Chapati-Powered Category?
6. Chapati in Maasai Land
Even the legendary Maasai warriors weren’t spared. A viral image shows Maasai men proudly holding giant chapatis alongside their traditional spears.
Kenyans and Memes – A New Political Language
This isn’t the first time Kenyans have turned political statements into viral moments. Social media has become the country’s unofficial accountability tool, blending satire with serious critique.
Ruto’s ambitious promises often spark online discussions, with Kenyans questioning whether they will ever come true.
It seems like Kenya has a dedicated ‘meme department’ waiting for the next big moment. And the chapati saga? It’s now part of the country’s digital history.
Will Ruto’s Chapati Plan Happen?
Only time will tell if Ruto was serious or just making a lighthearted remark. But one thing is clear—Kenyans will be watching and laughing all the way.
EL CHAPO- RUTO’s “Million-Chapati” Machine Sparks Hilarious Memes, Kenyans are Ungovernable
