Kenyans on X Slam Attention-Seeking Muturi Over Bizarre Easter ‘Obituary’ Poster

Attention-seeking Muturi triggered a storm of criticism after posting an Easter message on X (formerly Twitter) on April 18.

Instead of spreading cheer, the former Public Service Cabinet Secretary drew outrage with a graphic showing himself emerging from clouds beside a cross—an image many mistook for an obituary.

Kenyans on X didn’t hold back. They slammed the post as tone-deaf, egotistical, and disturbing.

What Muturi likely meant as a spiritual gesture quickly became a public relations disaster, fuelled by mockery, satire, and brutal honesty from netizens who saw right through the spectacle.

Attention-Seeking Muturi Roasted for ‘Obituary’ Easter Poster

Kenyans on X did not hold back when Justin Muturi’s Easter poster went live. The image, which showed him appearing to emerge from the clouds beside a glowing cross, immediately struck the wrong chord.

Users slammed the former Cabinet Secretary, calling the graphic eerie, confusing, and offensive. Many thought it was an obituary.

Others assumed it was a hacked or parody account. The Easter message, printed in small text, was barely noticed under the dramatic image.

“The communications manager and the graphics designer need to be off the payroll like yesterday,” one user wrote bluntly.

Poor Design, Poor Judgment

One comment summed up the general sentiment: “Had to read again and again. Thought this was bad news.” Others flooded the post with sarcastic condolence messages, mocking what they saw as Muturi’s desperation for attention.

While some users offered constructive feedback—like using warm yellows, florals, or celebratory fonts—most couldn’t ignore what they felt was an attempt to stay relevant through shock value.

Muturi’s decision to include the national Coat of Arms, despite no longer holding public office, only added fuel to the fire. Users questioned whether he still thought of himself as a state official, especially after being fired.

Muturi’s Recent Attacks on Ruto Add Context

Justin Muturi’s fall from grace hasn’t gone quietly. Since being fired by President William Ruto and replaced by Geoffrey Ruku, Muturi has launched consistent attacks on the administration.

He accused Ruto of trying to force him into signing a shady Ksh129 billion deal with Russian investors—while still at the airport.

The funds were meant for a tree-planting project, but Muturi claimed he was never given time to review the documents.

Calling Ruto’s presidency “the most unfortunate thing that could have happened to Kenya,” Muturi has since adopted a combative tone. His Easter post, in the eyes of many, was just another attempt to grab headlines.

Final Thoughts

Kenyans have a sharp eye and an even sharper tongue online. To them, Muturi’s poster wasn’t just bad design—it was tone-deaf, vain, and attention-seeking.

And with the backlash spreading fast, one thing is clear: if Muturi wanted to resurrect his public image this Easter, he failed spectacularly.