Both negative and positive criticism took its course on social media when Nyamira county Senator Mon’gare Bwokong’o launched his bid to run for the country’s top job.
According to some of the social media users, the senator’s move was not genuine as he has allegedly lost ground and he wanted to remain politically relevant and the presidency was the only way he would survive and get a good job in the future.
“Okong’o had lost ground and I think his move is well calculated and he will eventually get a job in any government of the day we wish him all the best in his endeavors,” added Chris Moreri a Facebook user said.
Other Facebook users though criticised his move and said that he is a Jubilee mole being used so that he can divide Gusii votes.
“He is not genuine as he has been given a fat cheque by the government in power to divide the Kisii and Nyamira votes,” added Brian Nyakundi a Facebook user.
Okong’o becomes one of the few politicians from Gusii region to run for the top job and he is likely to get support from the entire region.