Viral Comrade Who Confronted Ruto Reveals What Happened After the Bold Kakamega Speech
The young man who went viral for fearlessly confronting President William Ruto during the International Youth Day celebrations in Kakamega on August 12 has finally revealed details of what happened after his bold move.
Jevin Oyoo, who became an online sensation, earned praise from many Kenyans for directly asking the President to support struggling NGOs in his region.
Speaking in a recent TV interview, Jevin opened up about the dramatic events that followed his viral moment—including ignoring two personal calls from President Ruto himself.
According to Jevin, he first met the Head of State shortly after his speech and was surprised when Ruto personally gave him his phone number.
“I actually spoke to the President behind the tent. For me, it was historic—I’m the first in my family to ever have that chance. He told me to take down his number and promised to talk to me later,” Jevin said.
However, Jevin’s colleagues, who had travelled with him from Uasin Gishu to Kakamega, were left disappointed that the exchange ended with just a contact swap and no direct promises.
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Days later, the unexpected happened—Ruto personally called Jevin.
“To my shock, he called me. I didn’t pick the first two times because I thought it was his PA trying to intimidate me. Then he texted ‘Hello’. That’s when I called back, and he answered,” Jevin explained.
When Ruto asked him what he wanted, Jevin said he felt the pressure to represent not only himself but also the youth he works with.
He told the President about a community project in Uasin Gishu that is currently empowering more than 50 young people, but struggling to access grants. Jevin urged Ruto to step in and provide financial support for the initiative. The President reportedly promised to “look into it.”
Jevin, who is also a university student and a youth activist, declined to share the exact details of his first private chat with Ruto on August 12, saying it would expose him to unnecessary calls and pressure.
The outspoken activist, who has earned the nickname “Omba Omba Comrade”, says he has embraced the tag as part of his identity in the fight for youth rights.
Viral Comrade Who Confronted Ruto Reveals What Happened After the Bold Kakamega Speech
