In his message Richú claimed that President William Ruto appears uneasy about former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
The remark spread quickly and prompted a flood of reactions on social platforms.
Some respondents treated the post as a prompt to revisit recent showdowns and public sparring between prominent leaders.
Those who sided with Gachagua argued that his continued prominence in political conversations gives him leverage even without holding office.
Others defended President Ruto, saying leadership requires managing criticism and rivals with confidence rather than fear.
Beyond personalities the exchange exposed a wider public interest in how past officeholders influence today’s politics.
Commentators asked whether prominence born during a term in office ever truly fades. Political analysts noted that titles change but networks and reputations persist.
What began as a brief, jocular comment turned into a wider discussion about influence, legacy and strategy among Kenya’s elite.
For many Kenyans the stir made clear one thing: a single line on social media can prompt a fresh look at power long after an official term has ended.
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