The senator was condemned by Kenyans for misusing money that would have better been used to help poor Kenyans – Murkomen was one of the legislators who traveled to Russia to bench mark on how major tournaments are organised – Photos of the leaders in Moscow enjoying a game had elicited angry response from Kenyans who termed the leaders as selfish and insensitive Elgeyo Marakwet Senator Kipchumba Murkomen, has felt the brunt of anger from Kenyans who are yet to forgive legislators who flew to Russia to watch the World Cup.
Murkomen was bashed on Twitter after posting a selfie with World Cup final referee Nestor Pitana. Send ‘NEWS’ to 40227 to receive all the important breaking news as it happens READ ALSO: Binti mrembo azungumza waziwazi kuhusu hali yake ya HIV, afichua alivyoambukizwa Murkomen was bashed on Twitter after posting a selfie with World Cup final referee Nestor Pitana.
I could not pay to fly to World Cup when the government can pay – MP Kaluma In the tweet seen by TUKO.co.ke, Kenyans attacked the senator for being among the legislators using taxpayers money to watch the World Cup in Moscow, Russia. ”Congratulations Referee Nestor Pitana. You did a good job by managing the 2018 FIFA World Cup Finals well. Welcome to Kenya next year for a charity match as agreed. Mungu mbele,” Murkomen tweeted.
, Kenyan netizens criticised the MPs and senators who flew to Moscow, in a benchmarking activity, which they (legislators) claimed was in the interest of sports in Kenya. Sports CS Rashid Echesa had claimed only six MPs had been authorised by the sports committee to fly out and learn how such big sporting events are conducted. Some of the legislators who traveled to watch the World Cup are: Senators James Orengo, Cleophas Malala and Millicent Omanga as well as members of the National Assembly including Mohammed Ali alias Jicho Pevu and David Gikaria.
Congratulations Referee Nestor Pitana. You did a good job by managing the 2018 FIFA World Cup Finals well. Welcome to Kenya next year for a charity match as agreed. Mungu mbele pic.twitter.com/hyRFffqaCJ
— KIPCHUMBA MURKOMEN, E.G.H (@kipmurkomen) July 15, 2018
Sa uliona upigwe na referee ati next year sijui….hata field hakuna…ama ataref game ya primary school
— Isaac Lastborn (@IsaacDianah) July 16, 2018
Why don't we see you people in those dusty playing grounds you have refused to champion for their improvements taking selfies? We know your interests by the kind of selfie you post
— joshua otao (@joshuaotaodepic) July 16, 2018