President Kenyatta mourns fallen KRA commissioner but Kenyans won’t have it

President Uhuru Kenyatta sent out condolences for the death of former Commissioner General of the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
John Paul Munge, but Kenyans gave backlash.

The president described the fallen commissioner as a “committed Kenyan who was always ready to use his professional skills to contribute to nation building.”

“The country has lost a patriot who served Kenyans with integrity,” he added.

In his condolence message to the family, relatives and friends of the late Munge, President Kenyatta said the country has lost a patriot who served Kenyans with integrity. President Kenyatta prayed to God to comfort the family at this difficult period of mourning.

— State House Kenya (@StateHouseKenya) April 24, 2019

President Uhuru Kenyatta has mourned Mr. John Paul Munge, a former Commissioner General of Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), describing him as a committed Kenyan who was always ready to use his professional skills to contribute to nation building.

— State House Kenya (@StateHouseKenya) April 24, 2019

However, his condolences were challenged by some of the Kenyan online who cited that the president is quick to condole any deceased top government officials but often stays mum when common civilians are slain.

This comes just a day after the president again publicly condoled with the Moi family for the loss former President Daniel Moi’s son, Jonathan Moi.

The President condoled with the bereaved family and assured them of his full support during this difficult period of mourning. The Head of State paid tribute to the late Jonathan Moi, describing him as his friend and brother. pic.twitter.com/dnOhT5n7iw

— State House Kenya (@StateHouseKenya) April 22, 2019

Is it then just a case of the president playing favorites or simply taking the lead in highlighting the importance of specific individuals to the nation as head of state?