President William Ruto’s promise to buy Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja a chapati-making machine capable of producing a million pieces daily has ignited widespread debate among Kenyans.

The pledge, aimed at supporting the ‘Dishi Na County’ school feeding program, has left many wondering if there is more to the gesture than meets the eye.

During a visit to St Teresa Girls Secondary School in Mathare on Tuesday, where over 300,000 children benefit from the initiative, students playfully requested that chapati be added to their meals. Seizing the opportunity, Sakaja turned to the President.

“We need a machine to produce a million chapatis daily. I have asked the President for it,” Sakaja said.

To the delight of the students, Ruto readily agreed.

“I will buy the chapati-making machine. Governor, your job now is to find where to source it,” he responded.

While the announcement drew cheers, it has also fueled speculation online. Many Kenyans believe there may be a business angle behind the move.

Ruto, known to be one of Kenya’s largest wheat farmers, could be positioning himself to secure a reliable market for his produce. This theory gained traction after photos of the President and his daughter Charlene showcasing their sprawling wheat farms in Narok surfaced on social media.

Is this a thoughtful gesture for schoolchildren or a calculated business move? Kenyans remain divided.