TUKO.co.ke journalist Harry Ivan Mboto has over three years of experience reporting on politics and current affairs in Kenya

It was a slip of the tongue that sent the Madaraka Day crowd into laughter and political speculation, all sparked by one name.

During her official speech on Sunday, June 1, Nakuru governor Susan Kihika mistakenly referred to “Wamunyoro” instead of “Wanyororo,” a mix-up that immediately drew attention given the political undertones.

The event took place during the 61st Madaraka Day celebrations held in Nakuru County, where Kihika was listing development projects in the area.

However, it was the mention of "Wamunyoro", the rural home of impeached former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua, that caught many by surprise.

“Construction of two lecture rooms at Wamunyoro—sorry, Wanyororo Vocational Training Centre, including fencing,” Kihika said, triggering wild reactions from the crowd.

Wamunyoro, located in Nyeri County, has recently emerged as a symbolic centre of political activity, especially after Gachagua’s dramatic fallout with President William Ruto.

Since then, the former second-in-command has used his Wamunyoro home to host delegations, media interviews and issue public statements, often critical of the current administration.

The governor, seemingly aware of the implications of her verbal slip, was quick to distance herself from any perceived allegiance shift.

She reassured the audience of her loyalty to the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA).

“No, I am on Ruto’s side, every day,” she declared, amid loud cheers from the crowd. “And by the way, my speechwriter is fired!” she added.

It’s not the first time a high-ranking official associated with President William Ruto has let their tongue slip in public

In a previous article by , Ruto’s longtime aide, Farouk Kibet, made a verbal slip that momentarily stunned a packed congregation in Nandi county and quickly went viral across social media platforms.

While delivering a message of gratitude and spiritual encouragement during a church service, Farouk inadvertently said, "we worship the devil in the church," while attempting to emphasise the need for Christians to stand firm against evil forces.

The unexpected statement left many attendees visibly shocked, particularly given the deeply religious setting in which it occurred.

Farouk, however, promptly realised the mistake and corrected himself, clarifying that the true message was about worshipping God and resisting Satan.

The incident, which was captured on camera, triggered a wave of reactions from Kenyans online, ranging from humorous memes to critical commentary.

Despite the awkward moment, Farouk recovered and successfully redirected his message, urging believers to remain vigilant in faith and united against evil influences in society.

Source: TUKO.co.ke