President William Ruto celebrated his birthday recently, and social media users revisited a past post by former deputy Rigathi Gachagua that praised him before their current political disagreements.
The old post, originally shared on Facebook, showed Gachagua sending birthday wishes to Ruto during a time when they were political allies.
In the post, Gachagua addressed Ruto respectfully, wishing him well on his special day and referring to him in friendly and supportive terms.
The resurfaced message quickly attracted attention online, with many people noting the contrast between the past relationship and current political tensions.
Social media users commented on the post, expressing surprise at the change in their relationship and questioning whether the leaders maintain any personal friendship.
Some netizens highlighted how public figures’ earlier statements can reappear and spark discussion, particularly when alliances and political dynamics shift over time.
Previously, Gachagua and Ruto had a working relationship, collaborating on government initiatives and political campaigns before their ties became strained.
The incident illustrates how past online posts can become relevant again, prompting public discussion when there are noticeable changes in political alliances and interactions between leaders.
