Kenyans Online Call Out Economist David Ndii for Calling President Uhuru a 'Spoilt Brat'

Controversial economist David Ndii has been slammed by Kenyans on social media for insulting President Kenyatta.

In a tweet on Thursday evening, Ndii used his vernacular Kikuyu language to refer Kenyatta as a spoilt brat.

Ndii, who was reacting to a tweet by Daily Nation, where the newspaper quoted Kenyatta saying the government does not have extra money to allocate to counties, said the President should know that the funds do not belong to his mother (Ngina Kenyatta).

“President Kenyatta dismisses call by senators and governors for more revenue allocation to counties; says the government has no money,” read the tweet by Daily Nation.

Responding to the tweet, Ndii noted: “Kaī ndūrīka īno īciragia mbeca ciothe nī cia Ngīna (“Does this spoilt brat think that government's money belongs to Ngina?)

Online users have criticized Ndii, accusing him of disrespecting President Uhuru.

@veronica_wamuyu said:" I wonder what makes you stand out. Is it your level of ideology or your heightened level of disrespect? You can disagree with some maturity. Abusive language towards someone and mentioning their mother is despicable."

@Kamdooh tweeted: "You didn't have to mention his mother. She has nothing to do with Uhuru doings or misdoings."

@RobbNdegwaNow noted: "Dr. Ndii, we know you don't exactly admire Uhuru but a little politeness won't harm you one tiddly bit."

@kinyua_franc said: "@DavidNdii I highly respect you but now you've started talking like sudi and company my company. Stay true to who you are and we'll continue to accord you the respect you deserve."