Hours after President William Ruto named Penina Malonza as Tourism CS, several people took to social media to congratulate her on the appointment.
Kamba Gospel artist Stephen Kasolo was not left out as well. However, his message congratulating Penina landed him in trouble with some of his fans
“Congratulations Mum Peninah Malonza – CS, Tourism. Kweli Mungu halali. Wema ni akiba tujifunze kutenda wema wapendwa. Kyo kii nikyaneneva mwa.” Kasolo’s message read.
However, some of his fans took offense with his calling Peninah Mum, and below are some of their reactions;
Simon Tulila said, “Unakuaga na Roho ya confusion bro.”
Machira Jose said, “Amekuwa your mum sasa ?”
Robert Kimanzi said,”kasolo unapeda sifa sana…”
Bonnie High said, “Yaani ulieka hizo picha zote upost leo (the singer posted previous photos with Peninah.”
Feloh Felix said, “Nguma nisyausumbikie nokyo kitumi ndautambuaa ata.”
Rafo said” Kila mundu ko mum waku kasolo.”
Angela Mutethya added, “Tena penina amekuwa your mum… Aki mambo we utuonyesha….. Wah… Eti mum!!”
Some of his fans also defended the singer and told off those criticizing him.
Sonnie Hinga said, “Watu hii Kenya Wana makasiriko Sasa mpaka wanawake wakiitwa mum ni shida anyway congratulations.”
Maureen Kitetasisters said, “Mama ni jina ya heshima ama unataka amuite aji na myaka ya huyu mama ni kama mama yake mzazi anyway congratulations mum.“
Stella Judith said,”Now… let me ask you people who are very bitter with kasolo, what mistake has he done…ai kasolo uu akatuma Mundu aumaniwa Ngai o mana…I thought he just congratulated madam malonza…now should people send him all the abusive phrases or names that they know.”
Elizah Muthui said, “Lakini mbona mkona kisirani? jifuzeni kufuraia baraka za wegne. Ekanai na kasolo kamati ya roho Chafu.”