United States Ambassador to Kenya Kyle McCarter, on Thursday, mocked Kenya's annual National Prayer Breakfast.
Taking to social media, McCarter stated that the country's leaders had congregated to pray for their "thievery" sarcastically claiming it was a good step in the right direction.
He accompanied the post with a video of a performance by a team from Kajiado that President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto joined.
"Kenyan leaders are praying and asking for forgiveness for the sin of thievery at the 17th annual National Prayer Breakfast.
"What a good start to take the nation on the path of prosperity the wananchi (citizens) deserve. We must all do our part," he posted.
Over the recent past, the ambassador has openly spoken against the rampant corruption in Kenya that is perpetuated by Kenyan leaders.
In mid-May, he vowed not to allow corrupt Kenyan leaders and their children into the US.
Speaking at the 100 years celebrations of the Junior Achievement Organisation in Nairobi, the US envoy emphasized on the need for Kenya to be an environment free of corruption.
He stated that it was unfair for the common mwananchi to be brutally punished for the theft of smaller amounts of money, whereas the ‘big fish’ got away with theft of billions.
"You cannot allow somebody to steal Ksh20 billion and fine them Ksh10 billion. We will deal with thieves in a very brutal way, not even according to the law," he argued at the time.
To show his seriousness, the ambassador in March started a Hashtag, #FedUpWithCorruption, which was aimed at addressing the rampant corruption in Kenya and Kenyans openly supported him.
"Appreciate the friendship of fellow Brother from Meru DCI George Kinoti and the great work he is doing to #StopTheseThieves. Let’s pray that the DCI can catch the big fish & make an example of how thievery will not be tolerated in Kenya. USA is backing you 100%.
"Very little rest for those that are tasked w/ fighting thievery in Kenya. Appreciate the friendship and great job being done by DPP Noordin Haji. USA is working side by side w/his team to #StopTheseThieves. We must all do our part," also stated McCarter in mid-May.
For his latest post, Kenyans cheered on his sarcasm with several stating that the vice had gone on for too long and that it needed to stop.
"Sin of thievery? Then the prayers should have been held at Kamiti prison not five-star hotel with limited entry," posted a Twitter user.
"Ambassador I hope you're engaging the power of sarcasm. Career thieves need no prayers. Their prayers are a mockery to the nation and God. Before prayer, during prayer, after prayer, these folks will remain the same. No business conducting this prayer ritual every year," posted another.
