Nominated Senator Millicent Omanga is under fire after she took to social media to call out President Uhuru Kenyatta over prices of commodities.
In a tweet on Wednesday afternoon, the lawmaker said that the prices of basic goods in the country have hit a record high.
The ardent Deputy President William Ruto supporter added that Kenyans were burdened and they could not bear it anymore calling on President Kenyatta’s intervention.
“The prices of basic goods have risen to a historic high since independence. Kenyans can't bear this huge burden & suffering anymore. Where is the president?” Ms Omanga posed.
However, it did not go well with a section of netizens who blasted her for the remarks.
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A section of netizens said that she was part of the government and therefore should not complain about what she is part of.
They questioned her powers as a senator who sits in the Senate to draft bills meant to remove the burden from Kenyans on various issues.
Here are a few reactions captured by Nairobileo.co.ke.
Senator Omanga’s remarks come after the Deputy President and his Kenya Kwanza alliance previously held a press conference over skyrocketing food prices.
The DP has also previously complained about the economy being in bad shape promising Kenyans of change if he takes over the government
“Our economy is in bad shape. It must be fixed urgently. The prices of essential commodities are high. This arduous work cannot be done by a puppet leader but a proper Government of the people, by the people, for the people. Kenya Kwanza is fit and ready,” the DP stated earlier.
