Murkomen on Thursday afternoon took to Twitter saying that as much as citizens are angered at Jiaqi, most of Kenyans call each other worse names.
I know we are mad with Liu Jiaqi for calling us monkeys. But let’s be https://t.co/7qHwjn7wB8 many of us call people worse names because they come from different tribes?How many of us hurl obscenities to others coz they hold different opinions?We’ve many&worse Liu Jiaqis among us
— KIPCHUMBA MURKOMEN, E.G.H (@kipmurkomen) September 6, 2018
“I know we are mad with Liu Jiaqi for calling us monkeys. But let’s be honest. How many of us call people worse names because they come from different tribes?How many of us hurl obscenities to others coz they hold different opinions?We’ve many&worse Liu Jiaqis among us,”Murkomen tweeted.
The Elgeyo Marakwet Senator’s sentiments did not go down well with Kenyans who attacked him for what was seen as being defensive of the Chinese national.
Here are Kenyans reactions
We should never punish criminals because others commit crimes everyday? Baba Kip you are a LAWYER. Please!!!
— Robert ALAI, HSC (@RobertAlai) September 6, 2018
We might fight each other as Kenyans, but I promise you this, we shall come together and shake the world when one of us is threatened by foreigners. After colonialism, we said never again.
— Nairobians (@CityInTheSun) September 6, 2018
Absolutely my fellow Kenyan
— Kiruja Samuel (@sammmy_sammieh) September 6, 2018
I have realised that mheshimiwa has talked sense on this matter.
— Bei Ya Mafuta Balaa?? (@OrengeNyabuto) September 6, 2018
I was almost a agreeing with him until I realized he’s been insulting other communities. He wants us to lough when he insults us.
— Calystus Murunga (@CalystusMurung3) September 6, 2018
@kipmurkomen as usual you are out of line Kenyans are not mad but FURIOUS and we also don’t expect you to be honest so what exactly is your point let us cut to the chase ……….for now abuse to president is declared free for all
— Omondi mar Waithira (@KenyanPenguin) September 6, 2018
Liu Jiaqi is a member of jubilee pic.twitter.com/9eRgebctAt
— Innocent (@billgrahams1) September 6, 2018
I am sure he had no idea of what he was wearing,He just wore it since he got it for free.
— Brenda Phillip (@Brendahphillip) September 6, 2018