Senate majority leader Kipchumba Murkomen has congratulated Gor Mahia after the team beat Petro Atletico 1-0 in the CAF Confederations Cup.
In a rare tweet, Murkomen shared his enthusiasm and pride over the game, which secured Gor Mahia a spot in the quarter finals.
"Congratulations #Sirkal for making us proud. Viva #GorMahia " Murkomen wrote on his Tweeter account after the match.
Murkomen is an avid supporter of the sport and a die-hard fan for Manchester United and is a player for Bunge FC a football team comprised of Parliamentarians.
However, Surprisingly Kenyans on Tweeter took their keypads and immediately pounced on his tweet
Here are some of the reactions on Tweeter;
Gor had to sweat for the victory and had to play with nine men after two players were shown red cards.
The team's manager Hassan Oktay was also shown marching orders, after instances of ranting that attracted the referee's attention.
The however held on for the vital win, making history in the process.
The team came close to achieving the feat last year but failed to reach the same level achieved in the current tournament.