CS Kuria: Why I Regret Sponsoring Eric Omondi’s Trip To US

Trade and Industry Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has faulted Comedian Eric Omondi over his criticism of the Kenya Kwanza government.

Speaking on Wednesday, June 7 night during Citizen TV’s Big Conversation debate, Kuria revealed that he regrets sponsoring the funnyman’s trip to the US seven years ago.

The Trade CS noted that he should have used the money to have fun instead of supporting Omondi.

“Ni lazima tuwe watu ambao tunajilinganisha na dunia nzima. Nimeskia Eric akisema ni kijana. Miaka saba iliyopita nilichukua pesa yangu nikampeleka America ndio aone vile dunia iko.

“Saa hii vile anaongea, afadhali ningetumia hio pesa kwa sherehe, kwa sabbau sioni kama kuna kitu alisoma,” said Kuria. 

Omondi who was in the debate slammed the President William Ruto-led administration over giving false promises to Kenyans.

He argued that the conversation in the country should be about the high cost of living and not the housing fund.

“We must call out the government and the President specifically for lying to Kenyans because this has been a culture of government after government where you come and give promises," said Omondi.

He added, "They promised us a better easier, and cheap life and today the narrative has changed we are talking about housing."