A 2019 statue unveiled in Nairobi's central business district by former governor Mike Sonko has triggered social media ridicule after its design sparked debates about its identity and public funding.
Radio presenter Laura Walubengo shared the image on Twitter with the caption: 'Why, Sonko, why?' prompting netizens to speculate about the creature's resemblance to a 'Lion of Shida' and a similar statue at Sonko's Mua Hills residence.
Online users questioned the contractor's selection after the installation, which was initially reported as a lion, appeared distinctly different. One commenter noted the repeated lion motif in Sonko's public projects.
The original report mentioned the contractor received significant payments, though exact figures were not disclosed. The publication's 2012 copyright notice appears at the article's end, indicating its long-standing presence.
