- Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna attended a memorial event for Raila Odinga, where his lit iPhone screen briefly caught the camera
- Kenyans on social media noticed the phone's wallpaper during a video of Sifuna greeting Raila Odinga Junior at the gathering
- The screensaver sparked a wave of reactions online, with many rushing to zoom in on the senator's phone screen
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna gave Kenyans something unexpected to talk about on Thursday, October 15, when his iPhone wallpaper became the unlikely star of a memorial gathering held to mark Raila Odinga's death anniversary.
Source: Facebook
Sifuna was photographed greeting Raila Odinga Junior at the event, held at Opoda, when sharp-eyed social media users noticed his phone screen was lit up and visible in the frame. A yellow circle highlighted in the photo drew attention to the screensaver, and from that moment, the curiosity online was unstoppable.
The Wallpaper That Stole the Show
What did Sifuna have as his wallpaper, you ask? His daughter.
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The tender detail caught many by surprise and quickly warmed hearts across social media, with commenters describing the resemblance between father and child.
The image, which Sifuna posted on Facebook to mark the occasion, racked up 13,500 likes and more than 500 comments, with a significant portion of the conversation having little to do with the memorial itself and everything to do with the senator's phone screen.
The post attracted playful curiosity from followers who admitted they had zoomed in repeatedly just to get a clearer look at the screensaver.
Source: Facebook
How Kenyans Reacted
The senator, who is widely expected to be among the key political figures eyeing the 2027 general election, gave Kenyans a rare and unguarded glimpse into his personal life, even if it was entirely accidental.
For many, it was a refreshing reminder that behind the politics, public figures carry the same everyday affections as everyone else. The comments section quickly turned into a lighthearted exchange, with Kenyans laughing at themselves for doing exactly what everyone else was doing.
Here are some of the comments:
@Nyaribari said: "I have zoomed to see the screensaver."
@Phylis wrote: "Who else zoomed to see the screensaver photo?"
Amoh Kibiego noted: "They look alike."
Julius Kaibiru offered a different take altogether, writing: "You're talking of screen saver, look at the right hand of Sifuna keenly, there is strong information being passed."
Edwin Sifuna Pays Tribute to Raila Odinga
In other news, TUKO also highlighted facts about Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna’s tribute to Raila Odinga, including the six candles he lit beneath the late former prime minister’s portrait.
The gesture prompted speculation among supporters that the candles might signal Sifuna’s reported ambition to become Kenya’s sixth president. Sifuna did not explain their meaning, leaving the tribute open to interpretation.
Source: TUKO.co.ke