Kenyans on Twitter have petitioned President Uhuru Kenyatta to award a man captured carrying a gigantic ugali during the demolition of illegal structures in Kilimani.
Through a hashtag #BoraUhai and #UgaliMan, Kenyans said if Githeriman was given a State commendation award for braving the morning cold and long queues to cast his vote in the 2017 General Election, the man who is yet to be identified also deserves it.
While some criticised the man for benefiting from traders’ misfortune, others said the man is considerate of President Uhuru Kenyatta’s Big Four Agenda of food security.
It all started when Nairobi county enforcement officers stormed Kilimani to bring down illegal structures.
As the sides engaged in battle, all that was on the man’s mind was how to slip away safely with his ugali.
During the sting operation,120 traders were arrested, and more than 100 illegal structures demolished.
Hii Rhumba Night haitakua mchezo.#RhumbaNight #UgaliMan pic.twitter.com/ZJTRtQBsML
— Radio Maisha (@radiomaisha) August 3, 2018
When Nairobi County enforcement officers stormed Kilimani area to bring down illegal structures, for one man, there was only one precious thing to save; ugali.
Not just any piece of ugali but a gigantic piece. #UgaliMan pic.twitter.com/xZupWKHmVA
— Kenya West© (@KinyanBoy) August 3, 2018
I’m made to understand that the Luhya council of elders is at this moment holed up in a meeting at an undisclosed location discussing the proper way to reward this man. More details coming up shortly #UgaliMan pic.twitter.com/pd0B4ixyZE
— Kibet (@LeKahuna_) August 3, 2018
We are very proud of the #UgaliMan. We will ensure a steady supply of Omena from lake victoria.
— Hon Lee Makwiny (@leemakwiny) August 3, 2018
This Ninja supports President Uhuru Kenyatta Big4 agenda ~ Food Security. #UgaliMan pic.twitter.com/oesE7UELia
— TEETOTALER™ (@LilKoima) August 3, 2018
Why should I deworm when I can swallow big chunks of ugali and stone the worms in my stomach?#UgaliMan pic.twitter.com/XWcBpdy8XB
— Wess Wesebebe (@DrWess1) August 3, 2018
Unga wa Dola are looking for #UgaliMan after #GitheriMan there’s a new celeb in town. Give him presidential award pls. pic.twitter.com/S0e0Ho3Gct
— K H A D A R 254 (@khedira254) August 3, 2018
VAR strikes again #UgaliMan ??? pic.twitter.com/h8mSc9sm8o
— Status quo (@mainAdan) August 3, 2018
This man can make a good ambassador of food security, lots of food are thrown away and wasted yet a good number can’t afford meals @FAOKenya @rodgers_kirwa #SDGs #Big4Agenda #UgaliMan pic.twitter.com/xpQCRS0VEF
— RETIRED COMRADE (@retired_comrade) August 3, 2018
I think this guy deserves a Posho Mill.
Retweet if you agree #UgaliMan pic.twitter.com/86ziVJDmSP— BIG SPENDER! (@Ricckyspence_) August 3, 2018