Former Kisumu Deputy Governor Ruth Odinga has hit out at Auma Obama over her “handout” remarks.
Auma is the half-sister of former US President Barack Obama.
During a televised interview on Thursday, Auma stated that she was not justified to “insinuate that Kenyans or Luos are known for handouts."
Auma's statement has elicited a lot of reactions on social media platforms.
During the interview on Citizen Television, Auma explained the purpose for the Sauti Kuu Sports, Resource and Vocational Training Centre which is to be opened on Monday.
She hit out at leaders for promoting the handout culture.
“People are impatient. This issue of ‘gonya gonya’ (handout) should stop guys! Stop! Come on guys!” Ms Auma said.
According to Ms Odinga Auma’s statement is an insult to the Luo community.
“It was wrong for Auma to talk of handouts. Have they offered job opportunities before linking people to handouts? Where were they when election was rigged as our people were fighting for democracy?” Odinga is quoted by Nation. She was speaking ahead of Obama’s visit to Siaya.