Residents in Garissa have not been left behind after a Jubilee supporter took to President Uhuru Kenyatta’s Facebook page asking for action against the increasing corruption in the country.
Mercy Kamau, from Thika wrote to President Kenyatta on May 27, asking him to take action against suspects involved in corruption.
Ms Kamau said during the General Elections, she was sick but she made sure she went and queued while in pain and voted for the president.
She asked the Head of State to take a stand on corruption saying that many Kenyans are suffering.
“Mr President, There is a reason I ignored my pneumonia and knelt in the queue in pain to vote. What we are experiencing now is not what we bargained for. Take your stand. It does not matter who they are. You are the Head of State. I and many others will sleep hungry tonight because I cannot afford unga. I am very very VERY angry,” she posted.
As many Kenyans shared her post which received over 1,000 comments, residents in Garissa had mixed reaction over the post.
“I totally support Mercy Kamau, the president needs to take action against leaders who are involved in corrupt dealings. The country is suffering,” said Mr Abdullahi Mohamed.
“You wanted Tano Tena when other people wanted change. Corruption will continue while we continue to elect the same people,” said Ms Salima Juma.
“She should not blame President Kenyatta over these corruption cases we keep on hearing. There are bodies in place to deal with such,” said Mr Hussein Osman.
Here are some reactions from Facebook:
Allan Kimuyu replied; “You elected him based on tribalism but not development why cry now. Just prepare for hard times isn’t yet over until you vote a leader based on ideologies.”
Salimah Njogu Nyachiro stated; “Uhuru said on national television that there is nothing he could do about corruption but watu wakasema bado Wana taka tano Tena….. Ndio hayo matunda!”