Why Raila’s supporters have turned Boniface Mwangi into their punching bag
Activist Boniface Mwangi has turned himself into the object of hate from a section of Kenyans online for criticizing Raila Odinga over his newfound bromance with President Uhuru Kenyatta.
In a tweet, Mr Mwangi took a swipe at Mr Odinga, terming him as a politician with two contradicting sides.
They’re two @RailaOdinga. There is Raila the radical activist, mobiliser, politician, street fighter, jailed, took part in the multiparty democracy struggle, whose presidential victories were stolen & then there is the money hungry, handcheque Raila. Please don’t confuse the two. pic.twitter.com/idz34WWW2M
— Boniface Mwangi (@bonifacemwangi) September 22, 2018
While the tweet has divided opinion of Kenyans on Twitter, some users didn’t take kindly Mwangi’s choice of words in describing the opposition leader.
@bonifacemwangi you too have two sides there is the activists side of you wanting the best for Kenyans, and there is the “MP” side of you who vied pretending that one vote in Parliament would change Kenyan lives…everyone wants the best for himself give us a break u ain’t Jesus!
— The Don (@Okinyi_Marinda) September 22, 2018
When baba was out here kulaing teargas…he was told he’s old and that he should retire. He’s on it ? let someone else try out do him now.
— Ursula (@D_kasiti) September 23, 2018
But you said he was a perennial loser. Now you say his election was stolen? Am truly convinced @RailaOdinga name tastes so sweet in your mouth.
— Richard Haggai™ (@haggai_richard) September 22, 2018
Bonnie is the new Moses Kuria.
Cannot sleep without mentioning Raila.
Raila owes no one anything sir!— Nasir (@nasirkenya) September 22, 2018
Ni kipi ambacho bonifacemwangi kinakusuma kumpa Raila Odinga majina mawili. Wakenya wana majibu kabambe. Wakati wafuasi wake waliondolewa kama nzi aliona vyema tuwe na amani. Anapoamua kumunga mkono Uhuru Kenyatta kufanikisha ajenda nne kuu unambandika handcheque.
— Fichua Wazi (@FichuaW) September 23, 2018
Some things happen for a reason! @RailaOdinga has fought for this country for along time!! He has left Kenyans to digest what he has been fighting for!! I’m happy that all Kenyans are now feeling the heat especially those who were singing tano tena!!
— Robert Muga (@Robertmuga4) September 22, 2018
U voted for Jubilee to punish Raila, but when Jubilee turns against u, you’re now looking for Raila to defend https://t.co/a1TRxE0YXo NASA,we long accepted our fate, even if petrol were to be sold at kshs. 400 per litre, we’ll pay.
We’ve been economically marginalized since.— AbdulMalik Obinga (@EricObinga) September 23, 2018
@bonifacemwangi why you so obsessed with @RailaOdinga ? If you feel he has failed you and wanainchi then take over from where he strayed and continue pushing for change. Complaining everyday will not provide any solutions. Or perhaps you have become one of the paid propagandist!!
— #StrongAsaLion (@FighterLx) September 23, 2018
Boni I respect you but it’s high time you leave Baba out of your rants we are entitled to opinions but this man was fighting for Kenyans who called him “mugoroki” every Monday demos that you never organize, Kenyans failed Baba not the other way. Get the strap
— South Wolf (@Lordwainaina_) September 23, 2018
But even as Baba’s supporters came at him hammer and tongs, the activist – who is not the one to easily back off from verbal exchanges – attempted to have the final say.
Raila Odinga “supporters” are so salty over this tweet https://t.co/lY6aXLAlrn. Ignorance is thinking you’re the only one who voted for Raila. He betrayed us! No “ifs”, No “buts”! I will keep on smiling as l read the insults directed to me instead of handcheque @RailaOdinga! pic.twitter.com/oROR5CQ8SF
— Boniface Mwangi (@bonifacemwangi) September 22, 2018