Kenyans Divided in Opinion Over This Gov't Spokesperson's Tweet

A Saturday evening tweet by the office of the Government Spokesperson has ruffled feathers on X, with a lot of Kenyans on the platform faulting the state's supposed bias towards Christianity. 

The post is currently held by former nominated senator Isaac Mwaura.

In his personal capacity, Mwaura attended a religious crusade at Nyayo Stadium where American televangelist Benny Hinn was being hosted as the guest preacher.

The government spokesperson would however upload the photos from the religious function on X, using the office's official handle.

While marvelling at the Nyayo Stadium events using the tweet, Mwaura appeared to be praising First Lady Rachel Ruto for organising the crusade.

Given that the Spokesperson's office is public and run by the taxpayer's money, some Kenyans took issue with the tweet.

A majority explained that it was inappropriate for a public office to show an open leaning toward a certain religion when there are hundreds of faith denominations and beliefs in the country.

They argued that the crusade was not a state function and thus using an X handle belonging to a public office to promote it was out of order.

Below are some reactions;