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State House needs a better speech writer

President William Ruto addresses Kenyans at Uhuru Gardens on October 10, 2022, during Mashujaa Day

President William Ruto addresses Kenyans at Uhuru Gardens on October 10, 2022, during the Mashujaa Day celebrations.

Photo credit: Sila Kiplagat | Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • A Nakuru man who has attended national celebrations without fail since 1980, Daniel Murugu, says this year’s Mashujaa (Heroes) Day speech was the longest he has ever listened to.
  • In the Kiswahili version of the speech, I noted that some sections were repetitive.
  • State House should hire a speech writer who can do a much better job in future.

Long speech • A Nakuru man who has attended national celebrations without fail since 1980, Daniel Murugu, says this year’s Mashujaa (Heroes) Day speech was the longest he has ever listened to. “In the Kiswahili version of the speech, I noted that some sections were repetitive. State House should hire a speech writer who can do a much better job in future.” His contact is [email protected].

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