This archive report was first published on 7 November 2019.
Kenyans Criticize Victor Wanyama for Supporting Brother in Kibra Elections ¶
On November 6, 2019, Harambee Stars captain and Tottenham Hotspurs midfielder Victor Wanyama posted a well-wish for his brother McDonald Mariga on Facebook, ahead of the Kibra elections. However, Kenyans on Facebook took the opportunity to express their disappointment in Victor's decision.
Victor Wanyama's post, which included a photo of Mariga, read: 'All the best.'
Many Kenyans responded to Victor's post, criticizing him for not using his platform to give back to society. Some of the comments included:
- Karani D KM: 'Mariga winning the Kibra seat is like Tottenham winning the Premier League. Future impossible tense!'
- Fred Peskas: 'Concentrate on getting into the Spurs first eleven, and build hospitals and schools like Mane is doing. That's what it means to give back.'
- Muli Okong'o: 'Did you ever try advising your brother captain? He messed up, he no longer has the dignity we accorded him.'
- Brian Echakara: 'You people should learn from Sadio Mane who is doing marvelous things to his country (Senegal). Instead of even starting football academies, you go on buying big cars.'
Meanwhile, Kibra residents are voting in a battle royal between team Handshake/Kieleweke under Raila Odinga and team Tanga Tanga led by Deputy President William Ruto. Raila and his family have already voted, as they are registered in Kibra. ODM candidate Imran Okoth has also cast his vote.
This video courtesy of the Kenyans.com highlights moments Ruto's candidate McDonald Mariga arriving for his vote casting at Old Kibra Primary school polling Station.
