Kevin Masagara thanks Ruto and Jalang’o for Manchester trip sponsorship pledge
Manchester United superfan Kevin Masagara has expressed gratitude to President William Ruto and Lang’ata Member of Parliament Phelix Odiwour, alias Jalang’o, after the head of state pledged to cover his flight and hotel expenses for an upcoming trip to Manchester.
In a statement on Monday, February 16, 2026, Masagara thanked those who have supported his journey and acknowledged the two leaders for their backing.
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“Thanks to all for always believing in me. To the President and Mheshimiwa Jalang’o, shukran sana,” he said.
This comes shortly after Ruto pledged to sponsor Masagara alongside Useful Idioty in a casual football conversation outside State House in Nairobi, where Ruto and Jalang’o were joking about their club loyalties.
“Kuna kijana anaitwa Masagara. Masagara is Kenya’s number one Manchester fan, na anataka kuenda Old Trafford. He has never watched Manchester play live and he is the number one supporter,” Jalang’o stated.
Ruto, who openly declared his allegiance to the Gunners, responded in jest and asked the MP to find the comedian Useful Idioty, also an Arsenal fan, so that he could sponsor him as well.
“Unajua mimi ni fan wa Arsenal, na sasa unaniambia maneno ya Manchester United, basi tafadhali tafuta Useful Idioty, huyo jamaa nataka pia nimsponsor. Kama umekubali Useful Idioty aende Emerits basi mimi pia nitasponsor huyo Masagara aende Old Trafford,” he stated.
The president further said that he will fully cover their travel and accommodation expenses, making it a lifetime experience for the two of the football fanatics.
“Wacha niwanunulie business class ticket na niwalipie accommodation,” Ruto added.
Ruto even promised to make the experience memorable for the two fans.
