Nick Ruto, Deputy President William Ruto's son, has come out to clear the air following his birthday video that went viral on social media eliciting a myriad of reactions.
In the video, a man believed to be of Asian origin, is seen taking a chain and putting it on Nick's neck amid cheers from the crowd which was attending his 30th birthday party.
The video elicited mixed reactions with most people taking on different social media platforms to question his orientation.
Nick, through his social media page on Monday, September 13, came out to clear the air that he was not in a relationship with the guy who gifted him the necklace.
Through his post, Nick argued that receiving a gift from a person of the same or different gender does not amount to a relationship.
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He further advised his followers to build their circles around people who value friendship and can gift them during their special occasions.
"Build your circle and celebrate each other. If you can, gift your friends the best you can on their special occasions like Birthdays, Anniversaries, weddings etc. This will help you understand the value of friendship and comprehend that gifting a friend of same or opposite gender does NOT amount to erotic relationship. Thank you all for your birthday wishes and gifts," Nick Ruto wrote.
Before the party, Nick had shared on his social media page stating that he was getting wiser and stronger.
"Today I'm celebrating my birthday... Growing strong and wise...3rd floor is sweet," he wrote.
Nick has always maintained a low profile prior to this incident that propelled him to the streets of social media. He has been engaging in activities that champion for youths' rights and empowerment through different forums.
He was born on September 9, 1991, and he is the eldest son in a family of six, including an adopted daughter.
He is a lawyer by profession and was among 223 graduands admitted to the bar as Advocates of the High Court of Kenya in 2018 by Chief Justice (Rtd.) David K. Maraga.
Nick has previously been spotted at political rallies in the company of several politicians including Elgeyo Marakwet Senator, Kipchumba Murkomen, and Starehe Member of Parliament, Charles Njagua.
In his last public appearance, Nick appealed to the youth to engage in positive activities in society.
"The leadership should come out to speak to the youth. There is a way you can speak to the youth on how they can come out of those problems and guide them on how they can get focused in life," he said.
