Kenyans have been told to respect President Uhuru Kenyatta as he is a symbol of statehood.
Speaking on Radio Maisha on Monday, May 13, State House Spokesperson Kanze Dena said she was pained by a section of Kenyans who were insulting the head of state on his social media accounts.
Kanze was referring to a period when Uhuru’s personal accounts on Facebook and Twitter were littered with harsh comments from netizens raising concerns that he was losing favour with even his Jubilee party followers.
Dena, while on Bunge la Maisha show, said such actions by Kenyans were not welcome.
"Why do Kenyans want him (President Kenyatta) back when they used to send insults? Let me urge Kenyans to observe respect for the President at all times, he leaves Kenya and he is respected in other countries but Kenyans don't seem to accord him the respect he deserves," Kanze said.
She added: “I am a Christian and a believer of the Bible, and I want to tell you life is karma. Stop insulting people and do good. Sending insults to the president on social media is not good.”
The spokesperson was however elusive on whether the reaction on the President’s social media accounts was the reason his personal pages were deactivated.
Uhuru’s accounts on Facebook and Twitter were deactivated leaving only official social media accounts for communication.