Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has brushed aside rumours circulating online about her marriage, responding with humour to speculation that she had separated from her husband, lawyer Kamotho Waiganjo.
Taking to her X (formerly Twitter) account, Waiguru dismissed the claims with a playful remark while tagging her husband.
“Ati nimewachwa, siwezi kubali kuwachwa na hii baridi yote ya Gichugu 😂 @kamothowaiganjo.”
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Her post, loosely translated as “They’re saying I’ve been left. I can’t accept being left with all this cold weather in Gichugu,” quickly attracted thousands of views and sparked a lively conversation among social media users.
Social media reacts
Waiguru’s humorous response generated mixed reactions, with many users joining in the joke while others questioned why the governor felt compelled to respond to the rumours.
Among the comments were:
- _.jo.wrld: “No means yes and yes means yes 😂😂”
- cere_sandra: “Na wanakaa poaaa 🔥❤️😂”
- babenrepublic: “Hiyo ni chuma anadescribe hivo 😂.”
- mkenyazillah: “Kwani alichapa 😥”
- dannykistar: “I’m single ❤️.”
- a_d.ams_: “Hii inatusaidia ajeee 😂😂 admin enda uogee 😂😂.”
- njiiruuu: “Mbona anajitetea sanaa 😂👉.”
- tajiriforever__: “Ukiwachwa unasema NO 😂😂.”
- mishpretty1: “Kwani ni eulogy tunasoma 😂😂.”
Rumours answered with humour.
Waiguru and Kamotho Waiganjo have occasionally found themselves at the centre of online speculation, as is common for high-profile public figures. However, neither has publicly indicated any marital problems.
Instead of issuing a formal statement, the governor opted for humour, using a light-hearted comment to counter the rumours while publicly acknowledging her husband.
“Siwezi kubali kuwachwa na hii baridi yote ya Gichugu.” – Anne Waiguru
Public figures and online speculation
Rumours surrounding the personal lives of politicians and celebrities often spread rapidly on social media. Waiguru’s response appears to have achieved its intended effect by shifting the conversation from speculation to humour.
The exchange once again illustrates how social media has become the first platform where public figures address trending narratives, often using wit to engage their audiences while dispelling unverified claims.
