After news of Kibra MP Ken Okoth's defection to Wiper Party, Kibra youths and concerned parties took to the social media to vent their sentiments.
Justus Safari said:
"Kibra MP @okothkenneth defects to Wiper party. Says he can't go into nomination with @RailaOdinga 's daughter. #WiperInNairobi."
The new development was not received well by a section of youths who termed it a cowardly act by the incumbent.
Jossy Johns said:
"My personal assessment is it is a cowardly move by my area MP. He ought to have fought his way through the nominations and proved that he does not depend on handouts to succeed," said Jossy Johns.
However, others took the blame on the electorate, saying that nobody should intimidate Okoth just because his opponents come from prominent families.
Ciru W said:
If the people of Kibra vote for Rosemary over Okoth just because she's Baba's daughter then those guys don't deserve good things. Seriously. (@WanjiruWainaina)
Kenneth said:
@okothkenneth don't be shaken....Rose hatakushinda kwa nomination...you'll rule Kibra for 15yrs ..
Robert ALAI said:
"It's either Presidency or Kibra not both. Can also be neither. #UlokoKodwa #BabaOkMbasni."