President Uhuru Kenyatta and his rival Raila Odinga have shifted their war of words from political rallies to the internet.
The two most popular politicians in the country engaged each other Twitter, each blaming the other for the ailing economy of the country.
The ‘confrontation’ started when the head of state made a tweet accusing the former Prime Minister of destroying the economy for his personal gains in an article by the Presidential Service Communication Unit (PSCU).
“Stop destroying Kenya’s economy for your selfish gain, President Kenyatta tells Raila,” the headline og the article posted by the President read.
The President was making reference to the ongoing anti- Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) protest called by Raila to force a section of electoral commission officials from office.
On Friday, the protests by Nasa supporters were marred with incidents of destruction of property and looting in some parts of the country.
However, the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) seems to have been aggrieved by President Uhuru’s tweet, if the series of tweets in response to Uhuru’s allegations is anything to go by. He instead blamed the poor performance on the President.
“Banks are at their worst. Interest rates remain at choking levels, the only industries you’ve grown are corruption and looting,” Raila tweeted in response.
“Four years ago 18% of GOK revenue went to debt repayment , today it stands at 38%,” the Nasa leader said in another tweet.
“Four years ago GOK was responsible for 35% of domestic debt borrowings, today it stands at 97%. Uhurunomics failed long ago!!!,” Raila added.
As usual, supporters of each of the two stormed the social media platform, each group standing in solidarity of their leader.
The legacy of odingaism is…
The legacy of odingaism is abhorrent and repugnant violence.Violence that sabotages not only the Kenyan Economy but also the Peace/Stability of the country.Kenyans of all tribes are going to continue to reject this odingaism. UHURUTO tano tena for Peace, Stability and Development in Kenya.
KIMani. You have your head…
KIMani. You have your head in the Sand of Tribalism. Instead reasoning ‘Figure’tively to Agree or Disagree with Raila, you’re RANTING. Anyway: Raila is Very Right. On 8/8/17 things changed from “Ivindu Vichechanga” to “Ivindu Vyachencha” when Raila WON the Presidential Election hands down.
You are the one whose head…
You are the one whose head is in the sand,where did you people get this unfounded notion that Raila won elections?may be in your confused head where you have conceived another IEBC touting what your dreams are but I’m sorry I promise you RAO will never see the state house thru Elections,wake up and face reality.
Nasa is the one terrorising…
Nasa is the one terrorising other kenyans and their businesses. No difference between Nasa who are looting and a terrorist organization because they both aim at installing fear to ordinary kenyans
Could NASA be an ISIS group…
Could NASA be an ISIS group in disguise.. Just asking.
The moment we all Kenyans…
The moment we all Kenyans sober up, go above tribe and regional thinking. Start thinking and constructively critizing our government. We would have indeed matured politically.odinga may not be a better option for our nation. Uhuru Ruto government we have a record to go by, development, corruption,etc. What next for our country. Let’s pause and start thinking Kenyans
Raila has nothing new to do…
Raila has nothing new to do for the country,he’s the Lord of poverty and that’s why he is happy when Luo’s destroys properties which belongs to Kikuyus. He did absolutely nothing to his community when he had time,what is it that he want to do now that he failed when he was in power?