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A photo of retired President Mwai Kibaki's visit to his sister's home in Othaya, Nyeri County on Christmas Day has surfaced online, leaving Kenyans on social media reacting.
In the photo, Kibaki is seen seated outside his sister's compound together with his sister and others believed to be members of the family.
However, it's the state of his sister's home that has captured the eye of many Kenyans online, with majority questioning why she appeared to live in poverty while his brother is one of the wealthiest men in the country.
Owing to her brother's stature, Kenyans on social media expected she would be living in a big and modern house, but the photo shows she lives in a simple wooden structure with an old roof.
Here are some of the reactions from Kenyans online;
One user says: “The only thing I noticed from former president Mwai Kibaki‘s visit to her sister for Christmas is how poor her sister is. Yet some idiots are still singing how their tribes' mate must be president hoping it will make them richer.”
Joseph Njoroge notes: "Hiyo ni boma ya sister ya mtu alikuwa President...??? Hii economy ya kibaki nayo ni wanna."
Peter Kimondo notes: "The sister to Kibaki is the mother to Laikipia Governor."
Moses Njuki says: "I repeat. I cannot allow him beyond the gate. How many cars were in his fleet?"
Eunice Njoki comments: "Aaai .... It's not right that his sister is living like that while he has been floating in money all his adult life.
I am not impressed he ought to have helped her out."
Eric Nyamu writes: "Yani the blood sister is living in poverty? that's so bad."
Edward Sonye says: "Hakuwahi kujengea dada yake angaa chumba decent? Wah, hata mimi nitatembelea dada yangu for new year celebrations."
MinSonia NyarAnyango says: "Heeheh I can't be a president or former president yet my sister lives at such a place. Nitamjengea nyumba apende asipende."
Joseph Karanja notes: "There are families who do not like to spend what they have in their power. Now how people live is none of your business.... Don’t everyone see, how they are happy? You can’t be evaluated by a house ,but by what you are worth .Kibaki is ok , if the sister and others had big mansions, you could have said he was corrupt. Wewe una sema Kibaki ni bure , tuonyeshe vile umesaidia ndugu zako ?"
Governor Wetu notes:"Mnapiga makelele hapa na labda huyu mama ndiye landlady wako huko Nairobi. You never know."
Faith Sparks says: "People are funny mnaona poverty wapi ama mlikuwa mnataka muone fence ya pesa mjue hakuna poverty? Kila mtu ajitaftie kifyake.. ala!!!!"
Carol Peter Praise writes:"Umbeya nayo....n may b hio nyumba ya mbao mnaona ni makazi ya chakula.(granary)."
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with that type of fence there must be a better house not shown, where vehicles are parked.
Reminds me of the american media making fun of Obama because his step brother lived in the slums while he was president.
May be kibaki's sister just want a simple life with meager belongings.Not everyboby is crazy about earthly materials.
Agree! People forget that one of the richest man in the world Warren Buffet still lives in an old house and drives the same old car! The guy can afford to acquire any luxury attainable but he chooses a simple life. We all have different values regardless of our socio economic status.
While the AUDACIOUS Moi is Working in front of Scenes (in Kabarnet) to Recupture cotrol of Kenya, the CREEPY Kibaki is Working from Behind the Scenes to Extend Kikuyu control of Kenya (and he would Extend Uhuru Kenyatta's presidency given Chance).
Hatred and resentment is like taking poison and expecting the other person to die.
That's why Kibakis's Siblings may die POOR.
They may die poor but not with the hatred against certain communities that you harbor deep in you...boss, it's eating you slowly
Go tell it to the Birds (on Mt. Kenya).
Looking at that pic all I see is obese people, very well kept fence, a woman holding a good looking coffee cup and a well roofed house next door. I don't see a sign saying " this is where Emilio sister lives." Simply stated, I don't see a sign of poverty. Maybe the smoked up looking structure is where the goats or workers live.
Precisely, and she is not slaving away to pay a mortgage,- who is rich now? She probably gets all her organic sukuma , milk etc in that compound and wake up breathing fresh air, birds chirping, good neighbours etc, what a blessed life!
Mugikuyu, excellent observation.
Nobody is entitled to your lifestyle, no one. You have an obligation first to your kids then to your parents. Others, it's only an occasional boost IF you can afford it. Look at what happened to Alan Iverson and MC hammer. They lost it all when they thought that they could alleviate poverty for their extended families. Will Smith lost it all when he made lots from rap then he got a lifeline with movies. He's so much smarter with his money now. I personally helped a few of my relatives years ago only to learn later some quit their jobs expecting monthly funds from me... Others, stole from after years of assistance. Steve Harvey often says, the best way reduce poverty is not to be one. Kibaki may have the money but that is his money to use as he pleases.
@Mugikuyu, over 80% of obese people in USA are poor.
Good point. To be FAT in Nyeri it's Chai, Mandazi, and Matumbo (for the Poor).
Mugikuyu, excellent observation.
Nobody is entitled to your lifestyle, no one. You have an obligation first to your kids then to your parents. Others, it's only an occasional boost IF you can afford it. Look at what happened to Alan Iverson and MC hammer. They lost it all when they thought that they could alleviate poverty for their extended families. Will Smith lost it all when he made lots from rap then he got a lifeline with movies. He's so much smarter with his money now. I personally helped a few of my relatives years ago only to learn later some quit their jobs expecting monthly funds from me... Others, stole from after years of assistance. Steve Harvey often says, the best way reduce poverty is not to be one. Kibaki may have the money but that is his money to use as he pleases.
You make a good point. Really free stuff without hard work do not help anyone. It is like a curse. Instead this handicappes those in need. Educating kids has been proven to alleviate poverty instead.
Right on @ Mugikuyu.Apicture is worth more that athousand words.People who are expecting to see a castle there because she is sister to aformer rich president are disapponted because, this picture is worth 3000 words. Alot could be said by what is not seen in the picture.So people-when you look at a picture, broaden your horizon beyond the boundaries of the picture what you "see" could surprise you.
Happy,and prosperous 2019 to all mwakilishians.
maybe she is the drunk f the family, huts conceal changaa very well!
What did you say?😳
Muthoni must have kept the money bag. As you can remember Muthoni was not an easy cookie. What is the need of having too much money and you cannot help your family members? After all you will leave it here when you go to the next world. Help your brothers and sisters and a neighbor who is poor. Be your neighbor keeper
Mkristo Emilio Mwai Kibaki anafuata mila mbovu za Agikuyu ambazo hazitaki na pia haziamini kumsaidia dada yako baada ya kuolewa. Mila zetu nyingi ziliwaumiza sana wanawake na hata sasa zinaendelea kuwaumiza akina mama sana.
Nina msemo ambao unasema hivi, "Genetic diversity is not a genetic defect." Maana yake, huwezi kutumia tofauti ya jinsia, rangi (gender &color diversity) kumwumiza binadamu mwenzako ambaye mnatofautiana na maumbile (human form) ya kibinadamu.
Uzuri wa katiba yetu mpya ni kuwa inatambua haki ya dada zetu kupewa kipande cha shamba na baba na mama kama wavulana wanavyopewa na wazazi wao. Hongera katiba mpya kwa jambo hili zuri.
Reading too much from an image. Our society being sickenly materialistic, interprets everything on the face value. Our poverty mentality makes most of us see poverty and deficiency where there may be none. Some of the elderly folks value modesty and true joy and contentment. Some of Mumbi's sons/daughters of the yesteryear are proud of what they achieved for themselves more than the handouts and hand down luxuries that preoccupy today's tomboys, slayquinine, womeneaters and fake-it-til-you-make-it-or-drop-dead celebrities. Conspicuous consumption that is hallmark of many "achievers" today was unwelcome to many back in the day-look at it through the lenses of the octogenarian not facebook fads or Kilimani memes. Some people choose to live in simplicity and bet you the lady could be worth many times more than the opulent folks in that village.
Is the sister complaining to anyone, if not , Kenyans online need to shut up! Life is not about mansions ,cars etc. Some people are happy with modest living . I can't stand Kenya anymore, everyone is so freaking materialistic , we have a beautify country yet all people care about is ugly brick mansions, bling bling and empty lives. I chose good health, happiness and love which most of these "Nouveau Riche" in Kenya lack !
formerlyguest2, you are so right. People will mortgage their future to be seen in certain places and neighborhoods. Kenyans will give you a hard time for not having the "right" phone or attire. Woe unto you if you travel in a Matatu. I know a couple who build a 6 bedroom home for two people to live in... Kids have moved out. Those brick McMansions are not only cold but lonely.
Ha ha @Nani, I'm one of those who roll in .KE with a non trendy everything . Key to life and happiness is... do you. Happy New Year !
People see poverty while I see a tired, lonely bastard who had a chance to put Kenya on the right path and acted foolishly! He should be hanged at Kamiti.
Lakini Wakenya wenzangu, why do we always resort to filthy tribal name-calling, degrading ourselves in this manner? Hata kama majina yetu kamili hayako hapa jamani, wewe mwenyewe unajijua na Mungu anakujua! (Labda pia mwenye hii website🤣🤣🤣🤣) But on a serious note, mumesikia mathe akicomplain? There's something to admire here the openness they have- hawajali kutuonyesha ukweli wa maisha yao- 🤣🤣🤣. Wewe kaa hapo ukikula ndimu kwa mambo hata huelewi, utashangaa!! I always say this- Live and let live. Comments zetu hapa hazitajengea sister ya Kibaki nyumba! Na hata ingekuwa nyumba ya mawe ungepata bado watu wana criticize. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣You can't please everyone. Never ever.
FG2, every time I go to hit the keyboard on this, I realise you have said it all for me! So right, not all of us are materialistic. I for one just like simplicity. I am repulsed by excess, makes me uncomfortable. But as long as I am warm and have just enough to get me through...I don't need the mansions, bling cars, etc... If the Kibaki's are happy with the display, who the heck are we to judge? I bet if they were pictured in a luxurious mansion, the masses would be baying for their blood, claiming grabbed land/money, etc.....these guys sometimes are caught between a rock and a hard place, can't win!! HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OF YOU FOLKS!
Great minds think alike,Happy New Year @sukari
Watu wa kutoka Nyeri mostly are very evil. No offecnce but most family members hate each other and are jealous when their own succeeds.
waaah
Ategemeae cha ndugu yake hufa masikini kama mbwa mwitu. I clean wazungus rear-ends in America but when I land in Kenya, am addressed as landlord and Equity bank kisses my rear-end.
Big house or not is all none sense, at the end it matters less. All that matters is life and happiness ! What you see as achievement is nothing after all
When fools Select and even Elect a Leader (in the name of TRIBE or their Own): The FOOLS die POOR. So let's in the Future choose Commonsense not Tribe; Sobriety; not Selfishness.