A video of her arrival, posted by NTV Kenya, was meant to be a routine update but instead opened the floodgates for intense questioning and concern from thousands of Kenyans online.
The First Lady found herself in hot soup as the comments section was quickly filled with people demanding to know why she had been absent from the late Raila Odinga's burial the previous day.
Questions like, "Where was she during Raila's burial yesterday??" and "And where was she yesterday? Or was she fasting?" dominated the discussion, showing that her non-appearance at the highly publicised state funeral had not gone unnoticed.
First Lady Rachel Ruto also became the subject of widespread speculation about her personal well-being.
Some users posted comments expressing genuine concern, with one writing, "I hope she is fine because when I did see her in Baba's burial I was afraid," while another cheekily wrote, "Rachel if githinji is giving you trouble please blink twice we rescue you."
These remarks suggest a public narrative that she might be going through a difficult time personally.
The First Lady's solo arrival also raised eyebrows, with people asking, "Why is she travelling alone??" and questioning if she and the President had travelled separately.
While her attendance at the national event was part of her official duties, the public's reaction has turned it into a moment of intense scrutiny, with Kenyans openly debating her recent public appearances and her personal life.
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