President William Ruto on Thursday morning surprised a number of Kenyans when he called them via phone from the State House office ahead of his inaugural State of the Nation address.

The Head of State spoke to Masoud Abdullahi, a Community Health Promoter from Garissa.

He engaged Abdullahi, seeking to get his view on the recently launched Community Health Promoters program.

“Did you get the kits? How do you like the program?”Posed a cheerful Ruto to Masoud.

In response, Masoud said “We are very happy with the program. I have been a promoter from 2011. We are happy for the kits,”.

The telephone conversation lasted slightly over 3 minutes.

Ruto made another call to Harrison, a tuktuk driver based in Mombasa.

He inquired whether he knew about the Hustler Fund and if he had ever used it.

Hannah Kache from Ukunda,  Kwale was his next caller and the two  engaged on issues about health.

Ruto also spoke to Nicholas Khabala, a farmer from Busia to pick his sentiments on the drop in fertiliser price and its impact on farmers.

The farmer who resides in Samia was initially surprised to hear that the President had personally called him. 

“Naomba kuongea na bwana Nicholas Khabala ndio wewe? Huyu ni William Ruto,” the President said.

The farmer responded,” Bwana William Ruto… ah His Excellency” as he joined the President in laughing.

Ruto asked Khabala whether he got the subsidised fertiliser, to which Khabala said yes.

“Nilipata fertiliser na inafanya vizuri,” Khabala said.

He further informed the President that he is a maize, beans and cotton farmer.

Out of curiosity, Ruto further asked the farmer how the situation was before and the cost of fertiliser dropped.

The farmer explained to the President that before, fertiliser was very expensive but at the moment they can easily access it.