#KOT react to Kalonzo’s son’s nomination to EALA
Kenyans on Twitter on Friday lashed out at the nomination of Kalonzo Musyoka’s son, Kennedy Musyoka, to the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA).
Netizens accused the Wiper Party of favouritism, arguing that there are many young people who should have been given the chance.
Others however defended Kennedy’s nomination stating that he is qualified enough and should not be vilified for being the party leader’s son.
The opposition nominated four people to the EALA . Parties are supposed to submit nominees to Parliament, which picks only nine, five from Jubilee and four from Cord, for the regional legislative assembly.
Kennedy Musyoka garnered 22 votes out of the possible 26, beating Temi Mutia, who got one vote, and Zeith Omollo Ouma, who did not get any. Three people abstained.
Here are those who lashed out at Wiper’s move to back Kennedy’s bid.
So in Ukambani the only prolific intellectual is the son of Kalonzo? Shit
— john brass (@brass_official) May 12, 2017
Ona vituko zile kina Kalonzo wanafanya na hata bado wajaingia serikali -secretary
— Benji Ndolo (@BenjiNdolo) May 12, 2017
KALONZO #MrYourNameBetraysYou & #FakeJoshua nominating their sons & brothers is actualy underestimating the intelligence of kenyans
— ellykabu (@ellykabu3) May 12, 2017
Is this the government people want as Kalonzo nominates his son to EALA,nepotism at heart
— ™Moxy Toxy James ? (@moxyladejames) May 12, 2017
KALONZO is telling the country thay inthe whole of UKAMBANI region its only his son who is qualifyd to 2represent WIPER in EALA??
— ellykabu (@ellykabu3) May 12, 2017
Kalonzo has no moral Authority to lecture jubilee on tribalism
— Wachirawachira (@wchirawaruru) May 12, 2017
Having a powerful father is great, but for Kalonzo Musyoka's son, it is working against him. Can he just shelve his ambitions for a while
— Elazia P. Major (@majelazia) May 12, 2017
Kalonzo's son & Odinga's brother nominated to EALA Nepotism at its best.Still want to form the next govt. You taking your voters for a Ride.
— Toeknee with a K (@Toeknee884Ngugi) May 12, 2017
Kalonzo has lost any credibility he was clinging on now,how can he shamelessly front his son as if he is the only option left in kamba land
— nduhiumutitu (@nduhiumutitu) May 12, 2017
Others defended the move
Kennedy Kalonzo was nominated by Wiper not Kalonzo. Beth Mugo was nominated by TNA not Uhuru.
— Mayoli Jr. (@benatish) May 12, 2017
Discrediting kalonzo's son based on personal relationship is a clear sign of limited thinking. We shld focus on his qualifications 4 the job
— Janet Ochako (@jay_rapudo) May 12, 2017
Nowadays it's parents who take their sons' and daughters' CVs to their long time friends to look for jobs.Isnt Kalonzo one of them? PLEASE!!
— Kennedy Omondi (@OmondiKane) May 12, 2017
@HonAdenDuale as you castigate Kalonzo for getting his son a job, kindly do so the same to your boss who gave his sister a tender
— I am Martin Ngugi Gachie (@martored) May 12, 2017
So the ONLY mistake of Kennedy Kalonzo is that his father is a senior politician??……Hon Duale do you know… https://t.co/2HIdnGURnE
— General Osumo (@ItsOsumoJnr) May 12, 2017
Remember when DP Ruto defended Uhuru's sister when she got the billion tender from #mAfya BUT now he lambasts Kalonzo for his son?
— SokoAnalyst (@SokoAnalyst) May 12, 2017
3/4 of employed people were helped by their relatives to get jobs, Hon Kalonzo give your son a JOB at EALA.
— OSOTSI ATIELI (@owaluka) May 12, 2017
'Kalonzo' while many people are criticizing him, many would have done the same because the mindset is your family first
— arlene (@arlenebett1) May 12, 2017
