Kenyans on social media are having a field day after an old tweet by President William Ruto congratulating his then running mate Rigathi Gachagua went viral—just days after Gachagua’s dramatic impeachment.
The 2022 tweet, posted shortly after the Kenya Kwanza alliance was formed, described Gachagua as an “able leader” with strong grassroots support and the energy to move crowds. Back then, the President was full of praise, calling Gachagua his trusted deputy and a man who understood the needs of ordinary Kenyans.
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Fast-forward just two years later, and Gachagua is now out of office—impeached after weeks of political tension, internal battles, and growing cracks within the ruling coalition. His fall from grace has triggered mixed reactions online, with many Kenyans digging through past posts to highlight just how much things have changed in a short time.
The throwback tweet has since sparked intense debate. Some see it as a clear sign of betrayal or failed loyalty between two former allies, while others say politics is simply a game of shifting interests. A few have even joked that the tweet aged like milk.
Gachagua’s impeachment came after sustained pressure from both Parliament and political rivals, with allegations of abuse of office, insubordination, and failure to deliver on his mandate. Despite his removal, he still enjoys support in parts of Mt. Kenya, where some leaders have vowed to fight for his political comeback.
Meanwhile, Ruto has remained tight-lipped on the matter, choosing instead to focus on national issues, signaling that the administration has already moved on.
