Kenyans on Twitter (KoT) have taken full credit following the decision by former KRA Commissioner-General Njiraini to withdraw his candidature for the position of NLC chairperson.
Njiraini was one of the 11 candidates shortlisted to fill the vacant position vacated by Muhamad Swazuri early this year. He said his decision was based on pursuing “other interests.”
“I wish to communicate my decision to withdraw as a candidate for the position of Chairperson of the National Land Commission in order to pursue other interests,” said Njiraini in a letter to the panel for selection of the NLC Chairperson and members.
But KoT has refuted these claims, arguing that he only threw in the towel after the Twitter army ganged up on him. They want to be given credit for forcing Njiraini out.
John Njiraini bows to public (TWITTER) pressure and withdraws his candidature for NLC to "pursue other interests" pic.twitter.com/RZKKC71BTU
— James Smart (@jamessmat) August 7, 2019
The fiery tweeps had argued that Njiraini among other retired leaders have been recycling themselves into the government’s top positions at a time that the country is facing a rising rise of unemployment.
When i saw Njiraini trending, I thought he had been appointed to replace Rotich. By the way, why is Njiraini still looking for a job? This man served KRA as the commissioner General and should, therefore, retire in peace.
— Hon Lee Makwiny (@leemakwiny) July 23, 2019
John Njiraini From KRA To NLC? Jesus Christ who we need deliverance from Kikuyu privilege.
— Bel Akinyi (@BelAkinyii) July 23, 2019
The Tweeps demanded that it is time Njiraini retires from government positions and leaves the posts to the young generation whose majority are jobless.
Njiraini had sat at the helm of KRA since March 2012, left in June this year after his term expired.
See reactions from Kenyans;
Very good clarification pic.twitter.com/muiTor84ey
— Robert Josochi (@robertjosochi) August 7, 2019
https://twitter.com/igathee/status/1159164174678810629?s=20
Good News from Former KRA Chair John Njiraini. He's withdrawing his candidature from NLC chairperson position. pic.twitter.com/xyOSu9E2t0
— AFRICAN (@Afrikan_No1) August 7, 2019
When will Young generation with degrees from different institution of high learning get jobs if the likes of Njiraine retained for one parastals to the other
— Gichane Eunice (@eunice_gichane) August 8, 2019
KOT pressure button works, John Njiraini finally accepts retirement. pic.twitter.com/fZLNV24FdN
— Sir John🇰🇪 (@MKJohn254) August 7, 2019