Nairobi, Kenya – President William Ruto officially received African journalist Mohamed Abdulaahi, widely known as Cantuuge, at State House Kenya in Nairobi during a formal meeting recognizing his contributions to African journalism.
President Ruto welcomed Mohamed Abdulaahi Cantuuge and congratulated him on his achievements in journalism, particularly for producing reports that have attracted significant international attention. During the meeting, the President expressed appreciation for Mohamed Abdulaahi Cantuuge’s commitment to reporting on issues affecting Kenya and the wider East African region.
A key topic highlighted during the meeting was Mohamed Abdulaahi Cantuuge’s widely viewed coverage of President William Ruto’s historic visit to Northern Kenya, including Garissa and Wajir. The visit marked one of the first occasions in which a Kenyan president made an official tour of those areas, which are home to large Somali communities.
According to the information provided, President Ruto praised Mohamed Abdulaahi Cantuuge for bringing international attention to the significance of the visit through professional and in-depth reporting. The President noted that such journalism helps inform audiences across Africa and beyond about important national developments.
In recognition of his work, Mohamed Abdulaahi Cantuuge was presented with an official award by President William Ruto during the ceremony at State House. The award recognized his contribution to journalism and his efforts to highlight important stories from Kenya and the African continent.
Speaking after receiving the award, Mohamed Abdulaahi Cantuuge thanked President William Ruto for the honor and reaffirmed his commitment to responsible journalism, factual reporting, and telling African stories to a global audience.
The meeting concluded with discussions on the importance of strengthening journalism, supporting independent media, and encouraging accurate reporting that promotes public understanding and regional cooperation across Africa.
