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Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni stole the spotlight during the landmark groundbreaking ceremony of the Dangote East Africa Oil Refinery in Lamu County.
The event, hosted alongside President William Ruto and Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote, marked the launch of a KSh 2.2 trillion energy project expected to create tens of thousands of jobs for Kenyans.
However, beyond the speeches on regional integration and economic transformation, it was Museveni’s witty address that left online audiences in stitches.
During his address, the veteran head of state jokingly highlighted his roots as a man from bara—Swahili slang commonly referring to the inland or rural upcountry areas—contrasting himself with the cultured coastal residents of Lamu.
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Dropping his usual formal tone, Museveni poked fun at his own village origins and rustic habits compared to the rich Swahili traditions and coastal flair, drawing loud laughter and applause from dignitaries and attendees in the pavilion.
A video clip of his candid remarks quickly circulated across social media platforms, sparking viral reactions among Kenyan netizens. Many praised his humorous delivery, noting how his lighthearted “upcountry man” self-deprecation brought warmth and humor to a high-profile corporate-state function.
The multi-billion-dollar refinery, set to process 700,000 barrels per day, promises significant economic relief and massive employment opportunities across the region.
Yet, as political leaders and business tycoons gathered in coastal Kenya for the grand event, Museveni’s unexpected humor proved that even during major industrial milestones, a good laugh remains the ultimate crowd-pleaser.
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