Ruto’s Bathidei: Kenyans Revive Gachagua’s Message Praising the President Before Enmity Emerges Between Them

President William Ruto celebrated his 59th birthday on Sunday, December 21, and Kenyans sent him messages of love
Kenyans also revived an old Facebook post from 2022 where the current opposition leader, Rigathi Gachagua, celebrated Ruto
People online laughed, wondering about her current relationship with the president

President William Ruto celebrated his birthday on Sunday, December 21, and Kenyans used the occasion to revive an old Facebook post by his former political colleague, now rival, Rigathi Gachagua.

Kenyans revived Rigathi Gachagua’s post praising William Ruto before their relationship ended. Photo: Rigathi Gachagua/ William Ruto.
Source: Facebook

It is common for old messages to resurface on social media, especially when there are new comments.

Gachagua celebrated Ruto in that old message?

Kenyans online revived a message originally posted by Rigathi Gachagua on his Facebook page on December 21, 2022, when he was still a friend of the Deputy President of Ruto.

In the post, Gachagua praised Ruto with kind words, wishing him a happy birthday:

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“Happy Birthday, Honorable President William Samoei Ruto, My Boss, My Friend. God bless you.”

This resurfaced post quickly went viral, with many Kenyans excited and wondering how far their current friendship has gone.

Many wondered if Gachagua still respects Ruto to the same extent.

Others expressed delight at seeing how even close friends and partners can differ, something the post illustrated.

Some comments:

Lemmy Mwega said: “The Internet has decided to connect us 😅.”
Kipngeno Ngeno wrote: “The Internet never forgets 🤣🤣 Tutam never fails.”
Lokere Junior Loks said: “If this is the internet, I’m safe 😂😂. We are connected to the internet.”
Sir Ainsley Kirwa posted: “Is he still your friend 😂😂.”
Edwin Momanyi said: “The Internet has decided to reunite Kenyans 👏 Nothing is impossible before God.”
Shomi Junior said: “When you think you’ve forgotten your ex but Google Photos reminds you 🤣.”

Before falling out, Gachagua and Ruto were close partners who collaborated on several government projects.

However, after their split, the two have been publicly critical of each other, revealing personal grievances.

How did Mama Rachel celebrate President Ruto’s birthday?

Previously, the First Lady, Rachel Rutoused social media and shared a beautiful photo of him and the President holding hands while wearing attractive clothes in a special location.

President William Ruto with his wife Rachel Ruto. — Rachel Ruto celebrated President William Ruto on his special day. Photo: Rachel Ruto.
Source: Facebook

He followed up the post with a long message enjoying him as his partner who was with him in every situation.

“My dear Bill, happy birthday! Today, I thank God for the gift of your life, for the journey we went through together, for your courage in times of uncertainty, and for the steadfast love and discipline you carry while carrying the weight of leadership,” he wrote.

Rachel also thanked him for his dedication to serving the country and uplifting others.

He ended his message of love by wishing him well in another year:

“As you celebrate another year, my prayer is that God will give you good health, inner peace, and new strength. May Allah keep you close to wisdom, protect your steps, and multiply your work with hope for our nation and happiness in our family. With all my love and gratitude, I celebrate you, not only as a leader, father, and husband, but as a man that God has given us to trust,” he added.