From flying private jet to minting millions, Eddie Butita can’t be grateful enough to president Ruto for turning around his fortunes.
The comedian revealed how Ruto opened doors of opportunities for him while speaking during an interview with Dr Kingori on the Wicked Edition.
Butita recalled how Ruto heaped praise on him during the National Drama Festivals at State House, Nairobi on June 2, 2023.
During that occasion, Ruto publicly praised Butita and fellow comedian Njugush for their entrepreneurial success on YouTube, acknowledging their financial achievements.
“These two gentlemen are great people. Don’t just see them wearing t-shirts and think that they don’t have money. These two young men are making more money than my salary,” President Ruto said.
Butita said business has been good ever since Ruto mentioned him during the State House event.
The comedian revealed that people have been giving him business hoping that he would mention them to the president.
“There is something psychological or subconscious about power. When the President said I am successful, it changed a lot of dynamics in terms of business and how I relate with other people.
“Sometimes you get business because someone hopes one day you will mention their name to the President. There is something about power I am trying to understand, especially its effect because the President can be a very good influencer.
“Subconsciously, people start believing in your trade. I feel like it was a validation of what we do. I have been a victim of not being validated. All my life, I have been doing great things, but I got a breakthrough when people started validating my work,” Butita said.
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