- On Monday, December 2, Minister of Mines Hassan Joho slammed Kenyans who use social media to criticize the government
- The minister claimed that some netizens are using the free internet provided by President William Ruto to criticize the government
- However, Joho's remarks attracted strong criticism from some Kenyans who vowed to confront the Minister of Mines.
Taita Taveta—Minister of Mines Ali Hassan Joho he has been severely criticized by some Kenyans.
Source: Facebook
What Hassan Joho said about bloggers
During a rally in Taita Taveta county on Monday, December 2, Joho lashed out at social media users who used their time to criticize President William Ruto's administration.
The popular minister suggested that some critics of the government usually hang on Wi-Fi free of charge given by Ruto to criticize the government.
“There are some people in Nairobi who have smartphones and data. The data could even be the free Wi-Fi provided by Ruto. What they are doing is criticizing the government. While they are talking, we are at home,” Joho said.
Joho threatened to start dealing with bloggers who use social media to criticize the government.
“A country cannot be built through the Internet. It cannot be built by people whose work revolves around Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Let me put you on notice. We can also talk. If they cause us problems, we can also cause the same problems,” he said.
How Kenyans responded to Hassan Joho's remarks
Some Kenyans did not receive well the views of the Minister of Mines, and vowed to confront Joho.
Some of them encouraged Kenyans to share information about Joho's businesses so that the public can boycott them.
KOT Sonko™🇰🇪: “Joho with Es in KCSE at Serani Secondary school is teaching scholars in X!!”
Cornelius K. Ronoh: “I hope Hassan Joho is ready to finish what he started.” I am Chege: “We are boycotting any business owned by Ali Hassan Joho. Use this post to list businesses owned by Joho.”
MUKARABATI: “There are fools and there is Joho. Internet noise Made finance bill 2024 repealed, it made CSs go home and Joho got a chance. The Internet exposed Adani's deals… And the same Internet will even expose Joho's side chick. The Internet is the media now.”
Okiya Omtatah Okoiti commentary: “Joho's remarks are very sad. He forgets that the same people on Twitter, TikTok and Facebook are what enabled him to become a CS! Without June 25, Joho would not be CS.”
Chris Akali: “Ali Hassan Joho, a boy who likes Tik Tok and Instagram now says he is against social media 🤣🤣🤣 There are many comedians in this countryi.”
William Ruto said about Gen Z using the internet
Earlier, President William Ruto accused young people in the country of using the internet provided by the government to launch attacks against him.
On Wednesday, July 31, President William Ruto explained that the government's plan to provide free Wi-Fi throughout Kenya was intended to help young people find employment opportunities and improve their lives.
Read ENGLISH VERSION
Do you have an exciting story that you would like us to publish? Please contact us via news@tuko.co.ke or WhatsApp: 0732482690.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
