This archive report was first published on 30 August 2019.
Kenya is facing a severe drought, with many areas experiencing water and food shortages. Senator Gideon Moi, who represents Baringo County, has been criticized for traveling abroad while his constituents suffer.
On August 30, 2019, Moi posted photos on social media of himself with other senators in Malaysia, sparking outrage among Kenyans who felt he should be addressing the drought crisis at home.
Many Kenyans took to social media to express their disappointment and frustration with Moi's decision to travel abroad while his constituents suffer. Some even accused him of being insensitive to the plight of his constituents.
One Twitter user asked Moi how his trip to the United States would help alleviate the drought crisis in Baringo County. Moi's decision to travel abroad while his constituents suffer has sparked a heated debate on social media, with many calling for him to take action to address the drought crisis.
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