The image, which circulated widely on social media, shows Matiang’i dozing off with his mouth open, appearing visibly tired.
The photo sparked mixed reactions online, with some users expressing concern about the candidate’s energy levels, while others found moment humorous.
Women Rep Muthoni Marubu added her voice to the debate, posting on social media to question Matiang’i’s readiness for the presidency.
“Honestly, and not to be mean, is this the person you say can beat William Samoei Ruto for the seat? What now? Let this elder take a slow retirement instead.”
Her comments appeared to suggest that the veteran politician may be better suited for a slower retirement rather than seeking the country’s highest office.
The post has since attracted significant attention, with users sharing memes, commentary, and personal opinions about Matiang’i’s capacity to handle the rigors of a presidential campaign.
While some caution against judging a candidate based on a single moment, others say that such viral incidents can influence voter sentiment, especially in an era where online reactions often dominate public discourse.
Some Kenyans joked that the former CS was overwhelmed by the ongoing 'political fatigue,' but others came to his defence and stated that the he might have been taken out of context or made to look worse than it was because of camera perspective.
This comes days after he was spotted dozing off during a recent church service he attended by top United Opposition Leaders.
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