Kenyans are not happy with President Ruto. The president issued a statement as food and medical supplies were flown to South Sudan, Kenya’s neighbor in the north.
The donation was flagged off by CS Duale.
To explain why Kenya is sending donations to the conflict-hit nation, President William Ruto says in part;
“The increasing insecurity, violence, displacement, and unfolding humanitarian crisis are detrimental to the peace and stability of South Sudan and the East Africa region as a whole.
Women and children bear the greatest brunt of hostilities in the Upper Nile and Jonglei States and are in desperate need of food, water, shelter, and medical supplies.
Regrettably, the widening political division is impairing any hopes for resumption in implementation of the Revitalized Agreement for the Resolution of Conflict in South Sudan.”
Comments from Kenyans after the charitable gesture
“It’s a good gesture but u can’t take food meant for ur dying citizens and give it away… first let solve food crisis in the country especially northern Kenya before u think of outside.”
“This is quite ironical people from the Northern side are dying of hunger and nobody seems to care,” says Amos Biwot
“Our fellow Kenyans are dying of hunger!!!dance ayard before you dance abroad!” Martinez Waweru.
“All that to Sudan yet for Kenyans you give paybills for people to donate?” Mwana wa Koyo.
“It’s ironical Kenyans are dying of hunger aalfu mnapatia neighbors food ptoo this gava though!” Kiptanui Jonah.
“It’s not bad to extend the love to neighbouring country,my concern is why would we not first start with your fellow country men and women people in the country sleeping hungry but in silence,,let’s preach the gospell to our people first before we go to our neighbors,let’s make sure kenyans are priority first,we appreciate the effort but first start with our people,,then you extend the love!” Bobby Wyne.
“There is enough for our neighbours to be given but when it comes to our own people you give us paybill number!” Evans Mwashighadi.
“What about our own Kenyans who are dying of hunger and have nothing to eat for this festive season??? Or have we supplied enough for them?” Kelvin Elphas Omoa.
“Turkana Nikama watu walishiba.the government is no longer begging for donations from its citizens!” Anthony Mburu.
“Kwani sisi njaa imeisha ama? Si ni juzi apa mmefungua paybill ya kusaidia North Eastern and other areas, watu wakufe tu kenya na chakula ipelekwe nje, who is fooish now, “charity begins at home” lakini tumezoea.” Profesa Liech Ong’ete.
“Kenya kwenyewe Kuna watu wanaitaji chakula hakuna mvua mvua mingi kwingine hebu clean inside the house in Kenya first b4 uanzia fagia kwingine.” John Junior Murey.
