A light moment occurred during a public event attended by Oburu Oginga and President William Ruto after the veteran politician declined to read a prepared speech and instead chose to speak freely.
When Oburu was handed the microphone to address the gathering, he first greeted the leaders and members of the public who had attended the event. He then looked briefly at the paper containing his prepared speech before deciding to do something unexpected.
The long-serving leader openly told the President that he does not feel comfortable reading speeches written on paper. According to him, he prefers speaking directly from the heart rather than following a written script.
“Your Excellency, I’m not comfortable reading speeches, so I will leave this one for the President. I have already spoken from my heart,” Oburu said while holding the speech paper.
His remark immediately sparked laughter among people in the audience, with several leaders also smiling as the moment brought a relaxed atmosphere to the gathering. Many attendees said the brief exchange made the event feel more lively.
Oburu, who is the elder brother of Raila Odinga, is widely known for his straightforward and conversational speaking style during public meetings. On many occasions, he has chosen to address crowds without relying on prepared speeches.
Despite declining to read the written statement, the veteran politician still shared a few remarks with the crowd, urging leaders to work together and focus on addressing the needs of ordinary citizens.
Soon after the event, the moment quickly spread online, with many Kenyans sharing mixed reactions. Some praised Oburu for his honesty and relaxed approach to public speaking, while others said the moment showed his natural style when addressing public gatherings.
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