Kenyans on Twitter on Thursday shamed Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero and his deputy Jonathan Mueke for posting a video showing the Governor helping a mkokoteni puller pick up his sacks of potatoes after they fell off along Uhuru Highway.
The video shared by Mueke, which was meant to show a "caring and down to earth" side of the governor, was however not convincing enough for Kenyans as they bashed the duo for their failed publicity stunt.
Here is the post by the Mr Mueke:
Our Governor @KideroEvans helping a mkokoteni guy pick up his sacks of potatoes after they fell off along Uhuru highway.#KideroMueke5Tena pic.twitter.com/ANEx6nzDgz
— Jonathan Mueke (@jmueke) June 22, 2017
there was a camera crew waiting for this to happen?
— Dan Ochieng (@dan_kochieng) June 22, 2017
This is so lame @jmueke
— Leone' (@jay423k) June 22, 2017
Oh Pleeeeeease! Save us the cheap publicity
— Francis Mbate (@mbate) June 22, 2017
And made sure his benevolence was recorded on camera. How cynical
— Mwaura K (@JKamasch) June 22, 2017
I have seen @KideroEvans Bend and rise without lifting a thing.... @jmueke
— Nathan Davids (@NathanDavids8) June 22, 2017
One user thought the Deputy was sabotaging the governor.
Sir why are you pulling a prank on your boss? Cmon this ain't funny plus your intended audience are not on twitter.
— mohamed abdi (@M3AHSA) June 22, 2017
Some took the opportunity to remind the Governor of his obligations to Nairobi voters.
Good gesture for publicity. Better if he solves the problems they face! And the traffic congestion they cause @ntsa_kenya @county_nairobi
— Martin S. (@MartinSimiyu) June 22, 2017
And what business does a mkokoteni have on Uhuru Highway? You had 5 years to fix that! Sit down.
— WillyG (@WillyGakuya) June 22, 2017
Anything for because its election time....ingekua September he could have sent Kanjos to arrest the Mkokoteni fellow
— Malonze Ambani (@MalonzeAmbani) June 22, 2017
How stupid does he think the Kenyan people are?lol wow you guys will do anything when its almost election time ay
— laki (@___Ifrah) June 22, 2017
A staunch supporter of the governor was also against the video.
It's OK we support him but it's a bit cheap politics..my thought..sorry
— D.R.U.M.S (@Austinsapr) June 22, 2017
Here is the video:
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