Polycarp Igathe has probably set a record for being the shortest Nairobi deputy governor. His tenure as Sonko's number two lasted for less than half a year. The announcement shocked many, but there had been some

As you would expect, the posts ranged from the funny to the serious. Below are some of the best reactions to the proclamation:

thanks for confirming to Nairobians that you are not capable.

— antone haukwa (@antone_haukwa)

Polycarp Igathe's resignation is NEITHER here NOR there. No one under the sun is irreplaceable. We have seen GREAT leaders PASSING ON while in office and in a matter of hours they are replaced. Cc

— MC Tony Taiti (@TonyTaiti)

The down fall of has began as quits. Was Dep Gov shining brighter than the boss? Once a thug, always a thug.

— Flo Njau (@flonjau)

found out that in a community of idiots, clever people sound stupid.

— #NyakwarMwalimu (@_makondeng)

he's the main man anajua january ni njanuary he resigns today but it takes effect on 31st 😂😂

— 😭Nancy_wawasi🥀 (@NancieWawasi)

Polycarp Igathe found out first hand just how hard it is to report to a senior officer with junior qualifications.

— Jerry Owilli (@JerryOwilli)

Polycarp igathe resigns ..despite the screenshots from Mike Sonko,media was right there was feuds between the two.Sonko should now choose kalembe ndile as his deputy,Education dwarfs one side

— CB🌣 (@SoshBoru)

Polycarp Igathe did what now

— Marie Mwangi (@itsnjerimwangi)

As Polycarp Igathe resigns, US Ambassador to Panama resigns, saying he can no longer serve Trump administration. What a Friday!

— Ahmed Mohamed (@Asmali77)

" Work hard till you are able to resign in the middle of January like Polycarp Igathe."

— Nasir (@nasirkenya)

Polycarp Igathe just found out that in a community of idiots, clever people sound stupid.

He should be applauded for resigning without public pressure

— CB🌣 (@SoshBoru)

And the prophesy about Polycarp Igathe resigning comes to pass. So modern day prophets still exist

— Romeo Otiti (@OriamaOtiti)

When you hear Polycarp Igathe has resined and you voted sonko in because of him.........and a Sonko guy is telling you nothing would change.

— Achillah_the jocker. (@achillah_s)

There you have it. Polycarp is gone. Nairobi is now left in the great hands of Sonko.