Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has dismissed reports circulating on social media alleging that she has separated from her husband, Kamotho Waiganjo, terming the claims as false and misleading.
The claims, widely shared by blogger Dominic Mutahi, suggested that the governor and her husband had quietly ended their marriage after years together.
Waiguru firmly rejected the assertions, maintaining that her marriage remains intact and stable.
The blogger’s post offered a detailed narrative of the couple’s alleged relationship, claiming they first met in 2009 during the constitution-making process while working as consultants involved in national negotiations.
It further alleged that their relationship began at Likoni ferry in Mombasa during a constitutional forum trip, followed by a courtship that included a first date at a Nairobi restaurant and a brief disagreement.
The post went on to claim that the couple later got engaged at Lord Erroll Hotel in Nairobi before holding a traditional ceremony in 2019.
The claims were widely shared online but were not supported by official documentation or confirmation from the parties involved.
Responding to the rumours, Waiguru used humour to dismiss the allegations, directly rejecting the narrative of separation.
She wrote: “Ati nimewachwa, siwezi kubali kuwachwa na hii baridi yote ya Gichugu,” loosely translating to a denial that she had been left, while joking that she could not accept such claims given the cold weather in Gichugu.
Her light-hearted response quickly circulated across social media platforms, drawing both support and commentary from online users.
Waiguru, a prominent political figure and sitting governor of Kirinyaga County, has frequently faced public scrutiny regarding both her political and personal life.
Despite this, she has consistently appeared in public alongside her husband during official and private engagements.
The latest rumours add to a broader pattern of online speculation targeting public officials, often amplified through viral posts and unverified narratives.