A man who was seen on Sunday enthusiastically recording President William Ruto during a church service at Africa Gospel Church (AGC) in Karen has been identified as Pastor Joel Kimeto, a well-known figure in Kalenjin’s gospel music scene.
The incident, which quickly attracted attention online, showed the elderly man visibly engaged as he captured moments of the President addressing congregants during the service.
His presence and reaction sparked curiosity among worshippers and social media users who sought to know his identity.
Pastor Kimeto is widely recognised across the Kalenjin community and beyond as one of the most influential gospel artists of his generation.
Over the years, he has built a reputation through a catalogue of songs that have remained popular across different age groups, earning him a status many describe as legendary within the local gospel industry.
Despite his advanced age, Kimeto has continued to maintain an active presence in the evolving digital space.
He is among veteran gospel musicians who have embraced social media, regularly updating his platforms with music content, ministry updates, and personal reflections, keeping him connected with both older and younger audiences.
Those familiar with his work note that his contribution to gospel music has gone beyond performance, influencing a generation of artists who have followed in his footsteps.
The Sunday appearance at AGC Karen placed him once again in the public spotlight, not for a performance, but for a brief moment captured during a high-profile national event.
The clip has since been widely circulated, adding to ongoing public conversations around the intersection of politics, faith, and public figures in worship spaces.