Renowned comedian Butita has opened up about the transformative effect that an endorsement from President William Ruto has had on his career and life.

The pivotal moment occurred on June 2, 2023, during the National Drama Festivals at State House, Nairobi, where President Ruto publicly commended Butita and fellow comedian Njugush for their entrepreneurial success on YouTube, acknowledging their significant financial achievements.

President Ruto remarked, "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."

In an exclusive interview on Dr. Kingori’s Wicked Edition, Butita shared how the unexpected recognition from the President had a profound impact on various facets of his life and career.

“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,” Butita expressed.

He delved into the subconscious effects of influential endorsements, stating, “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.”

For Butita, the acknowledgment served as validation for his work. “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.”

Addressing the expectations placed on individuals perceived to have access to the President and their role in advocating for public concerns, Butita emphasized the government’s awareness of the issues raised by the public.

“At the end of the day, I say, the government is usually aware of all the information and concerns that people ask to be passed to the government. It is up to them to address the concerns.”