Kipchumba Murkomen Generously Buys Watermelon for KSh 10K: "Bei ya Waziri!"
- While visiting Embu County, Kipchumba Murkomen interacted with a young watermelon vendor who wanted to sell some of his fruits to him
- The seller initially quoted KSh 1,000 before clarifying the price was KSh 500, prompting Murkomen to generously pay KSh 10,000 instead
- The gesture sparked mixed reactions online, with some applauding Murkomen's support for small traders, while others criticised it as an opulent gesture
Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen has once again sparked reactions, this time for a business deal.
Source: Facebook
How much did Murkomen buy watermelon?
Recently, while in Embu County, Murkomen encountered a young fruit seller with a massive watermelon.
While strolling through the area, Murkomen came across an ambitious fruit seller with a massive watermelon.
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The CS was intrigued by its size and initiated a short conversation with the seller, asking where the fruit was grown.
The seller proudly explained that the watermelon was from Mbeere, an area known for its agriculture.
When the seller offered the watermelon for KSh 1,000, Murkomen initially hesitated, questioning whether that was the actual price for the large fruit.
The seller clarified that the price was actually KSh 500.
However, Murkomen, in a lighthearted yet generous gesture, decided to pay far more than the asking price.
“Unauza ngapi moja? Wacha bei ya Waziri, mimi nauliza bei ya hustler. Hii itakuchukuwa massa ngapi uuze umalize? Kama moja ni KSh 500, shika hii ni KSh 10,000,” Murkomen said, walking away but not taking the massive watermelon with him.
Watch the video below:
Social media reactions
Murkomen's gesture quickly caught the attention of social media users, with many praising the CS for his generosity, while others termed it an unnecessary display of opulence.
Here are some of their comments:
Damah Mhoet:
"They could rather build an enabling economy for the vendors rather than spending much and the problems remain , my opinion."
Norman Sitichia:
"This is empowerment. Nothing like opulence atleast the vendor will advance his or her business."
Robert Mucangi Njiru:
"Wakileta tunakula ni mali yetu but hio side ingine lazma wa goooooo."
Jeffry Jeff:
"Angelipa 200 pia mngeongea, wakenya wako hivo."
Peter Magut:
"Not bad, uplifting street vendors."
oniface Wanjau:
"It's like buying more items from a shop with the wrong change given."
Kimberly Noel:
"He helped the person selling watermelon, and that is good."
Zeddy Montana Mlefty:
"But hii nayo Kenyans We're becoming petty on this buana, kwani mhesh hawezi promote mfanyibiashara mdogo?, let's assume ni wewe unauza hyo melon, ungekataa kuchukua hiyo doh?"
Claive KE:
"Pea hyo mtu kazi. You have powers sasa hzi za watermelon zishaisha,Hapa hatupeani kazi...Kuna siku alisema hii statement akiwa CS transport."
Source: Twitter
Did Murkomen and Ruto wear matching shirts?
In another story, the leaders recently caught attention for wearing matching designer shirts at separate events, showcasing their expensive taste.
Murkomen was the first to wear the Stefano Ricci shirt on April 24 during a media interview in Kitui and a town hall meeting.
The shirt, featuring a distinct collar pattern, was paired with khaki pants and black shoes.
On May 4, President Ruto wore the same shirt at an interdenominational prayer service in Migori, pairing it with khakis and blue loafers.
The shirt is priced at KSh 194,000 and comes in seven colours.
Proofreading by Jackson Otukho, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
