Yesterday evening, Kenyans on Twitter were met with a surprising and controversial tweet from the National Broadcaster KBC, sparking a flurry of mixed reactions across the social media platform.
The tweet in question was centered around Nairobi Governor Arthur Johnson Sakaja and raised eyebrows due to its seemingly trivial and unrelated content, a departure from what one would expect from a serious news outlet.
As the tweet gained traction, it quickly accumulated over 1k comments, with many users expressing their dismay and disappointment at the National Broadcaster for engaging in what they perceived as an inappropriate and unprofessional act.
KBC’s primary responsibility is to provide accurate and objective news coverage, and the tweet’s focus on trivial matters such as the governor’s appearance seemed out of place and contrary to the channel’s role as a source of credible information.
The controversial tweet asked Kenyans to choose between two beauty options related to Governor Sakaja’s appearance: a dimple or a bearded face. This choice raised eyebrows and sparked criticism, as it appeared to be more suited for a personal social media account rather than a reputable media organization with a national reach.
The reaction to the tweet was not limited to the general public alone. Various leaders, as well as journalists from rival media stations, also expressed their disapproval. Among them was the renowned city lawyer, Ahmednassir Abdullahi, who took to Twitter to mock KBC openly.
In his tweet, he expressed his astonishment at a National Broadcaster resorting to such trivial and irrelevant questions, emphasizing that it was beneath their status and purpose as a news outlet.
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