Kenyan nurse Bakhita Esther loses her job after pro-Ruto posts, and the news spreads fast across social media, leaving many wondering what really happened. The nurse practitioner who built a following of around ten thousand by sharing positive takes on President William Ruto’s job creation, housing plans, enhanced Jua Kali sector and other initiatives announced her dismissal early this morning, March 10, 2026, at about six nineteen UTC.
In a short post she wrote she had been fired at her workplace, adding a sad emoji, and later shared that she handed over her keys, ID and badge to whoever needed them.
Supporters flooded her replies with virtual hugs, prayers and words of encouragement, saying better days would come, while critics jumped in quickly to mock her politics and suggest the firing was tied directly to her vocal support for the government.
Bakhita refrained from revealing her employer’s name and provided no official explanation for the dismissal, thereby intensifying the online discourse. Her timeline shows a steady stream of praise for Ruto over the past months, from calling him humble to defending his policies on health, like the Social Health Authority, and even weighing in on bigger issues such as international conflicts, saying Kenya should follow his lead.
She often posted about how his efforts helped everyday people find work or get affordable homes, which won her fans but also drew sharp pushback from those who disagree with the administration.
Some replies to her firing announcement went straight for the jugular, one saying, ‘Call your dad Ruto; he can reinstate you,’ while others told her to join the jua kali sector she used to promote because Ruto invested heavily there, just like she told everyone. ‘You will be just fine,’ one wrote, half sarcastic and half hopeful.
The timing feels rough for anyone in Kenya’s health sector, where nurses already face tough conditions, low pay, long shifts and shortages that leave hospitals stretched thin.
Inflation has had a big effect on wages, making it hard for many workers to meet their basic needs.
If she relied on that income for her family or bills, losing a steady nursing job right now would be very hard. Her followers sent her messages full of faith and strength to let her know that God has a plan or that a closed door could lead to a better opportunity. A few people told her about losing their jobs in the hopes of making her feel better and reminding everyone how unstable jobs are in many fields these days.
Online, the split was clear. People who liked her pro-government stance rallied around her, calling the firing unfair or even political payback for speaking her mind. Others who oppose Ruto laughed it off, saying actions have consequences or linking it to her past comments that stirred controversy.
She had previously faced criticism for remarks related to viral videos and for defending certain deals, so this incident felt like the latest chapter in a public back-and-forth.
Bakhita built her presence by mixing nursing insights with political takes, which drew a crowd but also risks in a polarised space. In Kenya, social media often blurs lines between personal views and professional life, especially for public-facing roles like healthcare.
Employers sometimes look at what their employees post, and even though free speech is important, rules or politics at work can make things more difficult. Her case makes the tension even louder now because nursing is so important and the country needs more, not fewer, nurses.
For her part, she stayed calm during the announcement – no big rant, just a simple update and handover note. That quiet approach earned respect from some who said she handled it with grace amid the noise. Supporters urged her to keep going, maybe start something new in the informal economy she championed or wait for fresh opportunities.
Critics kept poking fun, but the encouragement outweighed the shade in volume. Whether she bounces back fast or faces longer struggles stays unclear, but the episode reminds everyone how quickly online words turn into real-life consequences.
In a nation where jobs remain scarce and opinions are widely held, this firing resonates with deeper concerns about job security, politics, and survival. Bakhita Esther loses her job due to her pro-Ruto posts today, but her story continues to raise awareness about the delicate balance many people face when they voice their opinions in public.
Nurses, doctors, teachers and everyday workers watch closely, wondering if their posts could cost them next. For now she gets waves of support from those who stood by her and a reminder from others that praise comes with a price sometimes. The conversation rolls on as Kenyans digest what it means in tough times.
