Students in branded uniform donated by area MP George Kariuki Macharia. Photo: Kevin Ole Teya X.
Ndia Constituency Member of Parliament George Kariuki is under fire after he donated branded uniforms with his initials Hon. GK, to students in his area in Kirinyaga County.
The photo sparking debate in online, Kenyans questioned why politicians in the country continue to use tax payers money to bring donations in their areas, and brand them claiming ownership.
Reactions from Kenyans, expressing their disappointment to the leaders, questioning they type of leaders elected to the August House in 2022, with a majority stating that the leaders deceived them big time during campaigns.
Here are some of the reactions:
“This is disgusting!” Korry wrote.
“Mko sure huyu Mp ako na akili coz nikikumbuka vile Nelso koech aliongea I doubt their brain capacity,” Akanga stated.
“Ana compaign na watoto ama,” Local Boy stated.
“Kenya ni crime scene,” Miato Technologies wrote.
“I believe the Constitution amendment that parliament passed full house makes this illegal. Unfortunately, how to report and ensure they are withdrawn and replaced with immediate effect is the problem. Ndia constituents should be preaching this house to house,” Kemi Migiro wrote.
“These idiots are disgusting! Branding uniforms wamedonate using taxpayers’ money,” Geoffrey Njenga said.
“He was the best amongst the contestants! A reflection of the electorate! The National Assembly needs an election overhaul in 2027,” Norman Ondego wrote.
“We are led by retarded people,” Nyoike wrote.
“Wants to be governor apparently,” Mugera commented.
“Let us stop him. If he must give, he must give without conditions. Hii ni upumbavu uliokidhiri,” Christony added.
“The Senate should hurry up and ban this crap. Edwin Sifuna!” T Kasole wrote.
On Friday, Marsabit senator Mohamed Chute called out leaders using tax payers money to brand projects with their names, reminding them that it is not their personal money.
“This is public money, not a personal branding fund. Some roads were never even built, yet the boards remain there years later like the work was done,” Chute said.
The petition is currently before the Senate Committee, which seeks to bar the use of names and images of politicians on publicly funded projects, terming it unethical and misleading to the public.
