Rachel Ruto Does Not Gift Wheelbarrows....

The Second Lady of Kenya Rachel Ruto on Friday, February 26 surprised her former primary school headteacher with a brand new car which was a gift for his influence on her life - more than thirty years ago.

Rachael, alongside her former classmates, paid a visit to Naftali Olasya in his home at Likuyani, Kakamega town where she gifted him the Double Cabin Toyota Hilux.

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Rachel Ruto gifts her former primary school headteacher Mr. Olasya a car.

A spot check established the 2020 Toyota Double Cab Hilux goes for between Ksh3-4 million.

She said that it was a way of expressing gratitude for the countless years he gave of his life and service.

Olasya is the former headteacher of Likuyani Primary school where Rachel studied from nursery to class seven. She showered the retired teacher with praises attributing her success to him.

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Former Likuyani Headteacher Mr. Naftali Olasya trying out his new car at his home in Likuyani on Friday, February 26

“Mr Olasya was a stern, firm, and reputable teacher who shaped our childhood years to make sure we succeeded,” she wrote on her socials. It is evident that she holds him in high regard and he holds a special place in her heart. She posed for a photo seated next to him in what looks like a lunch setting.

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Mrs Olasya (left), Mr. Naftali Olasya (middle) and Second Lady Mama Ruto (right)

The retired teacher and his wife could not hide their joy beneath the mask as they received car keys. Gratitude was written all over their faces as they stood in front of the car. She shared photos of the elated teacher test-driving his new car.

Joined by other alumni of the school, Rachel joined the family in mourning the loss of their daughter Bolivia Ambika Olasya. They laid flowers on the grave of the deceased as they paid their respect.

In 2020, Rachel introduced Mr. Olasya to the world in a post on her Twitter page. she affirmed that he was the beacon of fortitude in her childhood years. She narrated how he impacted knowledge, nurtured growth, and defined him as a change agent.

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Ponzi Schemes

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In a bid to mitigate this, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) published a detailed document highlighting the most common scam jobs in the country, including steps Kenyans should take to steer clear of fraudsters.

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Received an email or mobile phone text message informing you that you have won a certain amount of money, yet you did not enroll in any competition.

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Received an email requesting you to assist someone (usually a foreigner) access funds in an account that someone inherited.

Received a call from someone purporting to be from a particular company, and who asks you for personal information such as your PIN, password, bank account details, credit card number.

Wheelbarrrow ni ya akina @Big fire

I agree

What did your tribal god gift his former headteacher?

Hehe, mzae anapewa gari wakati anachungulia kaburi. Anyway, acha tu niseme it’s a good gesture ndio nisiitwe kamati ya roho chafu.

Where did that come from ?

kijana yake anamezea hilux mate. ataweka mzee chini aichukue

Maliza huyo Mungich completely. :D:D:D

Publicity.

This could have been gifted in '97, '02, '07, '13, '17…but now??? Come on

So kama ruto anaunda 70 milion per month hii gari ni peanut

Nice move. Thank God she did not gift him a wheelbarrow.

I see it as a blessing and celebration of life. Maybe Rachel was just an ordinary girl, even her teacher had no idea that one day she would become the wife of a DP. Ya Mungu ni mengi.

Why is the second article posted with this one?