Kenyans on Twitter criticized President Uhuru Kenyatta after he congratulated his wife, First Lady Margaret Kenyatta, on completing the #BeyondZero marathon.
Congratulations my love and @FirstLadyKenya, I just watched you cross the finish line on my online live stream. I am proud of you #BeyondZero — President of Kenya (@PresidentKE) March 6, 2016
Some users argued that the First Lady's efforts to raise money for maternity healthcare would be unnecessary if the government adequately funded public services and tackled corruption.
@PresidentKE @FirstLadyKenya if you fought corruption, your love wouldn't need to run. Stop enslaving your woman. — ORE B.T (@BeasunshineA) March 6, 2016
@PresidentKE The @FirstLadyKenya shouldn't be sweating it out on the streets to pay for services that we pay taxes to provide. #BeyondZero — Simon Chege (@_theCustodian) March 6, 2016
Others drew attention to the perceived disconnect between the First Lady's charitable efforts and the corruption scandals surrounding the National Youth Service (NYS).
@PresidentKE @StateHouseKenya @FirstLadyKenya she crossed the finish line you enjoyed the graft line. Huh — henry (@henrykadimo1) March 6, 2016
