Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria on Tuesday, March 5, ignited a debate on social media after claiming he wanted to be Raila Odinga when 'he grew up.'
Mr. Kuria cited the latest developments in the country after Odinga announced that he would be eyeing to replace Moussa Faki as African Union Commission (AUC) chairperson in February 2025.
Odinga has received the backing of President William Ruto and other heads of state in East Africa.
Making reference to the development, Kuria was surprised by the fact that the country would be spending one year talking about Raila Odinga.
"The voting for the Chairperson of the Africa Union Commission will take place in February 2025. For a whole year, you will only be talking about Raila Odinga. When I grow up I want to be Baba," Kuria stated.
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Kuria's tweet attracted myriads of reactions from netizens. A section of netizens laughed at Kuria's reaction while others thought that Odinga deserved it.
Here are some of the reactions;
😂😂😂😂😂😂ni Maajabu. Imagine a whole year.
— Sir.Michael Muiru Kahoya|Global Influencer.🇰🇪🌍 (@KahoyaMuiru) March 5, 2024
I also want to be Raila Amollo Odinga..Imagine..From 1997 Kenyan political space has only had one main character....
— Ja Chelsea Wa Busia 040 🇰🇪 (@BusiaSir) March 5, 2024
H has been there and will always be there. The question lies on those around him 🤔
— KiprutoBashir (@rutobashir) March 5, 2024
We told you Baba is a WAVE mkakataa.
— HouseBoi (@IssaMabatis) March 5, 2024
Baba must be supported by the KK govt even though he lead nationwide demos.
Baba ni Baba
Live long Jakom pic.twitter.com/dIZdJOhvOY
HE'S A SPECIAL ONE...... people love his genuiness,if he declares Monday is a holiday all government security lorries will be in town supporting the holiday.
— Mary akatha (@mary_akatha) March 5, 2024
He built careers both in Nyanza and mt.kenya....in Nyanza you've to submit to him and mt.kenya you need to criticize him.
Baba @RailaOdinga is an institution you can't defeat but go through it for your betterment 😋
— dharry the king 👑 🇰🇪 (@mosomidouglas1) March 6, 2024
Another section of Kenyans claimed they felt Raila was being played.
Why do I feel baba is being played 🤔🤔
— Sholla 🇰🇪 (@Haaland_sholla) March 5, 2024
2025 ???
Then uhuru k 2026 UN ?????
Really
I'm shocked how KK politicians are supporting Raila for the AU position.
— Hesborn Etyang (@HesbounEtyang) March 5, 2024
It is beautiful because there will not be riots in the street for atleast one yr
— Chelimo mutai (@jomutai72) March 6, 2024