Politicians who love using government resources to brand their names for political mileage have been put on notice.
This was after Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot criticized a section of politicians who have been naming government projects and programs after themselves.
According to the UDA senator, such behaviour is shaming saying a bill should soon be tabled in parliament to gag such politicians. He named school buses, roads, and feeding programs among the projects that have been misused by politicians for their own political gains
“We need a public Nomenclature bill in KE. Politicians are increasingly abusing public trust by naming all manner of programs and projects after themselves. Shamelessly so, from school buses, roads, feeding programs etc. It’s unethical and uncouth” he stated
His remarks elicited sharp reactions from social media, with Kenyans taking the opportunity to remind the UDA senator to start by rebuking President William Ruto.
Most users reminded Cheruiyot how the head of state branded his Christmas food gifts to Sugoi residents.
President William Ruto’s Christmas gifts to his neighbours in Sugoi, Uasin Gishu County kicked up a storm over the branded items. Kenyans have taken to social media to question the importation of the President’s gifts, which appears to be a ritual since he took office in 2022 – but long before that as Deputy President – with most questioning why the donations bore his name and title.
State House on Saturday downplayed the concerns, saying it was a non-issue in the spirit of sharing during the festive season.
By newsmedia