President Ruto apologises to daughter for refusing to allow her to study film

President William Ruto on Tuesday apologised to one of his daughters for refusing to allow her to study film.

In a revelation he made after a visit to the Tyler Perry studios, Ruto said the daughter made the request about eight years ago, and he did not understand what it was all about.

He added that as they went around the studios, the daughter reminded him.

After the visit, the President said he now has a different idea of what film is all about.

"I now understand about 8 years ago, my daughter and she’s around,  asked me 'you know I want to film'. I looked at her, what did you say? I must apologise to her today. She was right and I was wrong. 

"Because today, while we were going around, she told me do you see what I told you? And it’s completely different," Ruto said.

The President who is on a four-day visit to the United States including a state visit met stakeholders in the film industry to explore ways to partner and grow the local film industry.

At the Tyler Perry studios, Ruto and his delegation were received by American TV host, Steve Harvey.

Since he arrived in the US on Monday, President Ruto has held meetings with over  10 different organisations and corporations, including Kenyans living in America.