This archive report was first published on 9 July 2019.
Published on July 9, 2019, a photo of a vandalised Mercedes Benz has been making waves on social media in Kenya.
The sleek white vehicle, parked next to an apartment block, bears a message that has left many talking: 'Makena Cheater' is engraved on its side, while the bonnet features a more explicit message using a certain four-letter word.
Netizens have been weighing in on the incident, with the name 'Makena' trending on Twitter. While it's unclear who Makena is or the real story behind the vandalism, one thing is certain: the incident has sparked a heated debate.
"Hizi Black Movies mnaona zitakuja kuwaingiza Kwa Shida. Sasa Gari ya Makena imefanya nini?" asked Jackson Njeru.
"Malicious damage of property," said micheal Kiarie.
"Makena wa meru? Atameza mtu," wrote NeleeKirujah.
"Wah.... what just happened here?" asked Cecilia Mailu.
"Wallahi hio paint job itakula mtu karibu ngiri soo," commented Mutunga Joe.
"Mmmhh... my Instincts tell me an IRATE FEMALE did this," stated Mercy Akpa.
