The latest lion statue in Nairobi University way roundabout has elicited a heated debate among Kenyans with different opinions cutting across. The statue is part of Nairobi county to beautify the city and put it on the world map.
Kenyans on twitter who are always on high alert on trending issues were out to ridicule the statue and asking Governor Sonko what they did to deserve the embarrassment as Nairobi residents.
Dear Nairobians,
We can’t stand Sonko’s Lion, si apeleke hiyo Simba mwitu ukambani. This is Shameful!
Nairobi is not a ‘Githeri City’. pic.twitter.com/fpzDVCSiWW— Cyprian Nyakundi Escobar (@CisNyakundi) March 7, 2019
Nairobi City County government splashed over Sh140 million on visits by USA President Barack Obama and Catholic Pope Francis to Kenya in 2015 for beautification projects.
Under former governor Evans Kidero’s leadership, City Hall sunk Sh135, 807, 879 on the two world leaders visit and incurred an additional Sh5 million in running a “Beautification Account”.
Here are some of the comments from Kenyans online:
Why, Sonko, why? pic.twitter.com/hK9a0x8dZo— Laura Walubengo (@lwalubengo) March 6, 2019
Someone is turning Nairobi into an homosexual city. Is Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko aware of this? Who authorized it?
Is same sex allowed in our laws? Why are whites painting our city GAY? Are they assuming that we’re all mentally sick to be GAYS? pic.twitter.com/vfuhhS9bIj— Kenya Revolt HSC (@TheParrotKE) March 5, 2019
Will the artist come forward please, we only want to recognize them 😂😂😂 #SonkoLion pic.twitter.com/SECWGvVwV3— Mr. B (@Benogola) December 23, 2018