Video: George Ruto lookalike spotted enjoying chapati at Zimmerman hotel
This story has significance for readers across Kenya and beyond.
- A middle-aged man bearing a striking resemblance to first son George Ruto was filmed having lunch at a local hotel in Zimmerman, Nairobi
- The unsuspecting diner was caught on candid camera enjoying chapati minji and cabbage, completely unaware he was being recorded
- The video quickly spread online, with Kenyans flooding the comments with hilarious reactions about the uncanny resemblance
Kenya's internet had a field day on Thursday, August 20, after a candid video of a man bearing an almost eerie resemblance to President William Ruto's son, George Ruto, made the rounds online.
The footage, casually and covertly shot inside what appears to be a local dining hall or canteen in Zimmerman, Nairobi, captured a middle-aged man quietly enjoying a plate of chapati minji and cabbage at table number eight.
Does Zimmerman man resemble George Ruto?
He had absolutely no idea the camera was pointed at him.
What got people talking was the combination of features: the man's side profile, facial structure, and notably long afro hairstyle all reminded viewers of the first son.
The resemblance was striking enough to send the video viral within hours of being posted to Instagram.
George is a recognisable figure in Kenyan public life, and his distinctive look has clearly made an impression on Kenyans scrolling through their feeds.
The man in the video, meanwhile, remained completely absorbed in his meal, unaware he had become the subject of a nationwide conversation.
The comment section did not disappoint. Kenyans brought their trademark wit to the situation, with reactions ranging from playful to philosophical:
@wa_muthosh:
"This is Teacher Cillah's George!"
@glit._zy:
"Kenya has a photocopy of everything."
@doben1:
"Next millionaire."
@donrepublic254:
"Who doesn't like kibandaski chapatis?"
@dshakkie:
"One cannot eat his food in peace?"
@paulo_peddy:
"Let me get rich and see someone calling himself my lookalike."
The comments capture a familiar Kenyan online energy: part admiration, part comedy, and more than a little social commentary.
The remark from @paulo_peddy in particular resonated with many, touching on the idea that lookalike fame tends to follow success.
As for the man himself, he finished his chapati in peace, blissfully unaware that by the time his plate was cleared, thousands of Kenyans already knew his face.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
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