On Thursday, Jan 5th, the President of Kenya Uhuru Kenyatta commissioned the Buxton footbridge built for non-motorized transport in Mombasa. The President lauded the project saying it was a timely investment by his government meant to keep pedestrians safe as they go about their businesses.
The footbridge is part of projects funded jointly by the World Bank and the Kenya national government under the Municipal Program Project. However, Kenyans, particularly Kenyans on Twitter; the infamous #KoT.
The following is a snippet of KoT mockery of President Uhuru commissioning of a footbridge:
It is with immense pleasure that I commission the washing of these dishes. Sanitation & Hygiene are top agendas for my Govt #UhuruChallenge pic.twitter.com/Ch0sdvnaRx
— Elayne Okaya (@ElayneOkaya) January 7, 2017
#UhuruChallenge i have officially launched and taken over the livingroom pic.twitter.com/Ey3gNLvU9Z
— Oremo (@r0578) January 7, 2017
I have officially commissioned the Advanced Mobility Apparatus project this afternoon. #UhuruChallenge pic.twitter.com/gPzFKWtKjH
— Anthony (@Antownee) January 7, 2017
Good morning @UKenyatta . I bought a new flask. Can you find time off your schedule and launch breakfast taking ? #UhuruChallenge
— Rein (@Asamoh_) January 8, 2017
Good morning @UKenyatta . I bought a new flask. Can you find time off your schedule and launch breakfast taking ? #UhuruChallenge
— Rein (@Asamoh_) January 8, 2017
I hereby commission this as a symbol of our renewed diplomatic relationship with the Serviette Union #UhuruChallenge pic.twitter.com/Yl4NXvAi6d
— Nova Waithaka (@mbuuwaithaka) January 7, 2017
I’m about to commission this political promises deposit box #UhuruChallenge pic.twitter.com/1EZZDK1Plg
— Imran (@TheAfroIndian) January 7, 2017
#UhuruChallenge It gives me great pleasure to launch the launching kit, this will go a long way to ensure that all launches are decorated pic.twitter.com/7hGjryZSuf
— Enc (@_7nth) January 7, 2017
I officially launch omena as an alternative protein in this njaanuary period #UhuruChallenge pic.twitter.com/gqcKMDNh6p
— ariel jumba (@Shakes_Makena) January 7, 2017
My government has decided to tender for the pair of scissors before the launch. Only family and friends need apply…. #UhuruChallenge pic.twitter.com/zIemTsNtXE
— Mugzoh (@mugzoh) January 7, 2017
This afternoon I have officially commissioned the final phase of the fruit jam. #UhuruChallenge pic.twitter.com/bP40BzWjOA
— Geoff™ (@RX_PUNDIT) January 7, 2017
Pleased to oversee commissioning of hot water whose temperature my leadership has effectively shepherded to 100 degrees #UhuruChallenge pic.twitter.com/JuYegiYHgg
— Jack Reacher (@roomthinker) January 7, 2017
#UhuruChallenge Commissioning my office tho opened 10 years ago. @LarryMadowo @CyprianNyakundi @mainakageni @MwalimChurchill pic.twitter.com/etNaf136nB
— Jeypah (@Jeypah_Amaru) January 7, 2017
Launching my newspaper to get information. Information is a key pillar in my manifesto. #UhuruChallenge @kenyanpundit pic.twitter.com/pPa4SE5eS5
— Kanyi Gioko (@SirGioko) January 8, 2017
#UhuruChallenge the launch of my hitech communication device for local,regional & international communication will graced with pomp & colour pic.twitter.com/tcJ8Vapv4M
— Rodrick m.s (@shibwec) January 8, 2017