BREAKING NEWS: Muka wa Ruto Kimani Ichung'wah Tweets a Heartfelt Eid Al Adha Message...and Immediately Regrets It

The idea was noble enough. National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah took to his X (formerly known as Twitter) to convey a heartfelt holiday message. "Happy Eid Al Adha to all our Muslim brothers and sisters," he tweeted at 10:05 am on Sunday, well in advance of the Monday public holiday. Instructively, accompanying the post was a poster featuring himself in Islamic garb and, most importantly, holding an iPhone 15 Pro Max.

But the road to hell, they say, is paved with good intentions.

Just 1 hour and 23 minutes later, a dire warning was sounded: "Just stop tweeting, for God's sake," warned a concerned observer. "Now see how people will troll you today."

But by then, it was already too late. The gangbang was already well underway. Memes, mockery, and disapproving comments came flying out of the woodwork faster than a high-speed internet connection.

The following takes place between 10:05 am and 11:28 am.

@MihrThakar noted, "I have an iPhone," driving home the irony of the current situation in Kenya.

@musava_ke simply said, "Waa 😂," while another user, @Kijanayamwingi_, asked, "Muka wa Ruto unazaa lini?" (When are you giving birth, Ruto's wife?)

@bozgabi echoed the sentiment with, "Muka wa Ruto. Lovely scenes."

@mawecollins went further: "Peana haga kwa Ruto kwa upole..." suggesting Ichung'wah should concentrate on his newfound "wifely" duties as he wouldn’t find acceptance elsewhere.

@JohnchegeChege sarcastically complimented, "Aptly Dressed."

@Wesley_Kibande chimed in with, "Ali Mangwa," further poking fun at muka wa Ruto.

@FauzKhalid humorously dubbed him "Alhabeeb Kimani Ibn Ichungwa (Burtukaal)," while @EricyWaren named him "Ali muka wa Ruto."

Amidst these playful jabs, some responses were sharply critical. @mu_nga_ pointed out, "You will never see a Muslim dress like a Christian. Fraud," reflecting on Ichung'wah's attempt to don Islamic garb.

@moses_musuya took the opportunity to vent about broader issues, "These are the worst MPigs that Kenya could have, yaani we are almost into 2 years zero development, no job creation but overtaxation left and right. My question is where is our money going? Buree kabsaa."

The Newfound Infamy of "Muka wa Ruto'

Kimani Ichung'wah, now popularly referred to as "Muka wa Ruto" (Ruto's wife), finds himself at the centre of social media ridicule. This nickname emerged from his central role in vigorously pushing William Ruto's wildly unpopular legislative agenda, chief among them them the Finance Bill 2024 (colloquially known as "Satan's bill" in Kenya). It seems the campaign against the star-crossed bill has followed Ichung'wah from leaked phone contacts to the ruthless streets of Twitter. And KoX, formerly known as KoT, are lying in ambush.

Ichung'wah, along with other UDA MPs, has been inundated with calls, messages, and relentless trolling since their phone contacts were exposed. Kenyans, frustrated and disgruntled by the proposed bill, are leaving no stone unturned in their scrutiny of these MPs. The Finance Bill 2024, which many believe to be detrimental to the already overburdened citizens, has ignited a firestorm of public outrage.

The Unstoppable Force of Public Scrutiny

As the Finance Bill 2024 is set to be tabled in Parliament tomorrow, June 18th, the pressure on UDA MPs is intensifying. Ichung'wah’s blunder on social media is just the latest episode in a series of public missteps by the bill’s proponents. The relentless scrutiny from frustrated Kenyans shows no sign of abating. Meanwhile, Nairobi has gone fully hostile, turning into enemy territory for William Ruto.

In a move that’s both comical and revealing, the public’s reaction underscores the deep-seated discontent with their leaders. As Ichung'wah and his colleagues brace for what promises to be a tumultuous parliamentary session, the voice of the people rings louder than ever. Whether it’s through phone calls, tweets, or public demonstrations, Kenyans are making it clear: they will not be silenced.

So, as the Finance Bill 2024 hangs in the balance, one thing is certain—"The voice of the people is the voice of God," Mumias East MP Peter Salasya reminded us just last week. "If the people have refused, then God is against it."

And right now, the people are speaking out loud and clear. As jUDAs MPs oppose the people's voice, they either defy divine wisdom or inadvertently confirm Ruto's assertion below:

But it can't be both. Today is D-Day minus one. Is the Finance Bill 2024 beginning to lose momentum in Parliament? Watch this space...