Following Kenya Sevens' historic victory over Fiji in the World Sevens Series, numerous individuals took to social media to congratulate the team, including politicians.
The Kenya Sevens made history by becoming the first Kenyan team to win a title at the World Sevens Series, a feat only matched by South Africa among African countries.
Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale was among those who tweeted his congratulations but mistakenly referred to the tournament as the 'World Cup' instead of the 'World Series'.
This mistake prompted a wave of criticism from Twitter users, with many advising him to focus on areas he is more knowledgeable about.
Users like @ItsGithinji suggested that Senator Khalwale should 'just stick to bullfighting', while @tndemwa advised against joining discussions without being well-informed.
Others, including @SyokiKagz and @BensonItabari, also criticized the senator's attempt to associate himself with the team's success without proper understanding of the event.
Critics like @crookedQue and @Tony_Makumi further mocked Senator Khalwale's confusion, comparing it to his performance in parliamentary duties and suggesting he stick to issues he is more familiar with.
The backlash reflects the public's sensitivity to politicians attempting to capitalize on popular events without demonstrating a genuine understanding or connection to them.
The recovered account cited reporting by Nairobi Wire.
