Murkomen sought sympathy on Twitter, but instead got roasted
Elgeyo Marakwet senator Kipchumba Murkomen is a troubled man. Not only has the government hardened its stance on Mau Forest evictions but Kenyans on Twitter are also giving him tackles.
The senator took his outcry to Twitter writing that often he is called a sycophant for not speaking out and now that he has, he is being accused of being disrespectful to the presidency.
Murkomen’s sentiments on the Mau Forest evictions have been termed as personal by the Jubilee Party leadership with secretary general Raphael Tuju saying the evictions must go on.
The senator’s series of tweets and complains however backfired as Kenyans on Twitter accused him of only speaking out when his interests are at risk.
3..If by standing with the poor, the weak & young children who are suffering in Mau I am being disrespectful, then I am guilt as charged. Mahatma Ghandi once said “A nation’s greatness is measured by how it treat s its weakest members.”
Mungu Mbele.
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— KIPCHUMBA MURKOMEN, E.G.H (@kipmurkomen) July 21, 2018
When we keep quiet we are called sycophants. When we Speak for the people we are called betrayers/disrespectful.Mungu Mbele
— KIPCHUMBA MURKOMEN, E.G.H (@kipmurkomen) July 21, 2018
But you are in government, what is wrong with you politicians behaving like you are an opposition MP, call the president and tell him that you are not happy with how people are being evicted from mau forest stop yelling and inciting people.
— Gilbert Omukenya (@GilbertOmukeny2) July 21, 2018
Speaking for the people is not a big issue. The issue is, what are speaking about the people, speaking the right thing at the wrong place at the wrong time is not speaking on behalf of people but trying to deceive people that you are concerned about them………..chumba,,,,,,,
— Wesley (@Wesley73591488) July 21, 2018
Chairman,
Mimi siona shida when you speak or decide to sit on your right to do so but – folks must avoid dragging @RailaOdinga ‘s name into every kalongolongo move for temporal, divisive ethnic political gains*. Jakom must be RESPECTED, ama namna gani?— Silas Jakakimba (@silasjakakimba) July 22, 2018
Mheshimiwa let’s not politicise saving forests, we should be looking for their relocation. Mind you they’re not victims of situation but own doing, they knew it’s forest zone but they encroached irrespective
— Dr. Wanjiru Njugi (@wanjirunjugi) July 22, 2018
This god of yours is so convenient. He condones corruption, theft of public funds, extra judicial killings etc, huh? Kwa kweli Mungu mbele. ?
— #IkoNini (@Mwafreeka) July 21, 2018
Choose your battles is Key, but so imperative is, Governance demands voice of reason that not just speak of people temporarily, But a sustainable solution. Mau Issue needs brilliance of the late Wangari Maathai.
— R K DAVID (@RKDAVID1) July 21, 2018
I wish ungeongea kuhusu ghalama ya maisha,diesel,kerosene na petrol zishuke hapo kila mkenya angekuwa na wewe
— Kamiri Kamau (@kamau_kamiri) July 21, 2018
The problem is that you are playing politics with your people in the pretence of help. As for the forest, they have to leave. Lead your people
— Lemaiyan De’Zinny (@ZinnyDe) July 22, 2018
Your silence was loud when baby pendo,moraa and the many children were felled by a gang of criminals in police/military attired,the same when msando/jj were felled,in migori,kisumu and bungoma citizens were felled still you were silent…what has changed?
— concerned Kenyan (@mackeh8) July 22, 2018