Kenyan comedian Njugush has become a hot topic on Twitter after sharing a social media post advising Kenyans to consider intelligence when electing leaders in the future.

In a humorous post, the comedian suggested that voters should prioritize intelligence when choosing their leaders and not just focus on academic knowledge, particularly highlighting the importance of practical wisdom.

"Normalise having intelligence on your checklist when selecting your leaders, please... It doesn't have to be book-smart intelligence, but especially the wisdom gained from life experiences," Njugush wrote.

His comment comes amid public complaints about the rising cost of living in Kenya. The tweet has sparked mixed reactions, with some praising his ability to use satirical comedy to convey political messages, while others criticize him for laughing at the nation's struggles.

One user tweeted, "Njugush is a great comedian who uses satirical comedy to pass political messages to his followers, but you have to be well-versed in literary devices to get the message. Njugush isn't an ordinary comedian."

However, there were contrasting opinions as well:

@KithekaDon: "Njugush is laughing at Kenya's desperation, forgetting that the same leaders we elected prioritize their own interests over the country. Ungrateful lot."

@Mutuabrian: "Unpopular opinion: Njugush is better than 99% of his critics. Unlike him, who calls out social injustices online, most of you, given the chance to meet the president, wouldn't even be able to make him laugh or tell him the truth; you would simply beg for photos."

@antonyweswa: "Comedian Njugush and other online content creators were seen smiling during the Talanta Hela launch initiative at State House. Why are they lecturing Kenyans now on the leaders they elected? Njugush should keep quiet and take some energy drinks."

@AlinurMohamed: "No one elected Njugush to represent them in government. Why are you imposing representative roles on him? Those complaining are the same people who voted for the current government. Blame yourselves, not Njugush."

@alex_ngaira: "Artists in this country are always ready to lecture us on how we vote, but when invited to State House to enjoy lavish events, you all go silent... Mouths closed, tails wagging, taking selfies with the president. Once you leave, you're activists again. Part of the problem."

@JCM_Ness: "Normalize using your intelligence to hold leaders accountable and speak the truth to them. Or do you relinquish that intelligence when you're invited to State House and other places?"

As Njugush's tweet continues to circulate and generate debate, it highlights the ongoing discussions about the role of comedians and artists in addressing social and political issues in Kenya, and the responsibility of citizens to make informed choices in electing their leaders.