Some of the comments from Kenyans are below;
@nyawade_benard: Hiyo Ugonjwa ni mbaya iliua nyanyangu
@Ammar_Kassim8: Hii ni kuoverwork.
@ngetuny: Often times it's pressure from long hauls and the trip to South Korea is bound to cause such..nothing to worry about..it will ease on its own.
@nixon_okech: Signs of oedema, due to sitting for long and standing too much, no big deal!
@steve773605121: From the look of things, nabii needs to fast and pray more as a matter of urgency, evidently the devil is in the details.
Many of the comments online hypothesized that Mr. Ruto was suffering from Oedema (something we as Mpasho.co.ke cannot substantiate as the president himself hasn't spoken on it)
But as what is Oedema?
Oedema is a build-up of fluid in the body which causes the affected tissue to become swollen. The swelling can occur in one particular part of the body or maybe more general, depending on the cause.
Oedema is usually caused by:
- Standing or sitting in the same position for too long
- Eating too much salty food
- Being overweight
Occasional swelling in the feet or legs can be a normal response to heat, injury, or pregnancy.
Mild cases of edema will usually go away on their own, particularly if you make certain lifestyle adjustments.
Severe cases of edema may be treated with diuretics (medications that help your body expel excess fluid in urine).
Swelling in Oedema goes down in two or three days. If the swelling persists one should consult a doctor.
Immigration Department to be open on Saturday for passport collection