Kenyans Unearth Video of Klinzy Barasa’s Lawyer Seeking Malia Obama’s Hand in Marriage
- Klinzy Barasa’s lawyer, Felix Kiprono, had his eyes on Malia Obama way before he made a name for himself in the corridors of power
- After he went viral for defending the police officers accused of shooting an unarmed masked vendor, Kenyans unearthed his TBT videos
- In the clip, the lawyer impressed media personality Joy Doreen Biira with his audacious plea to win Malia Obama’s heart
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A TBT video of Klinzy Barasa’s lawyer, Felix Kiprono, asking for Malia Obama’s hand in marriage has surfaced.
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Did Felix Kiprono try to woo Malia Obama?
When former United States president Barack Obama planned his 2015 visit to Kenya, it was one for the books.
The 44th US president of black descent with Kenyan roots was visiting the country, and everyone was trying to get noticed.
Lawyer Kiprono was among the Kenyan men who made advances to Obama’s firstborn daughter, Malia, hoping to get noticed.
During an interview with KTN's Joy Doreen Bira, Kiprono shared his interest in Malia. When Doreen questioned his intentions, he claimed they were pure.
“This is a matter of coincidence; it’s not like I’m taking advantage of the opportunity. I think it’s just a good coincidence," he said.
Kiprono claimed that he was willing to part with 50 cows, 70 sheep, and 30 goats to secure Malia’s hand.
He claimed that it was a booking offer, and he had taken a liking to Obama’s daughter since 2008.
Some Kenyans criticised him, but Felix maintained that he was just ‘booking’ the then-first daughter.
Kiprono also claimed that at the time, he had not dated anyone and promised to be faithful to only her.
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He hoped that Obama would visit with his children, and he claimed that he would share his hopes with the US president.
"For the record, I just want to state succinctly that the offer that I made to present for Obama was only the booking offer. This is subject to the confirmation and acceptance by the first family. Subject to confirmation when the minor reaches the legal age. The offer is just made. I will wait till the time so that I can try my luck. I came to know of the first family when I was also a minor in 2008," he said.
When he received flak for eyeing a minor, he defended himself saying:
"The Kalenjin customary law and by extension other customary laws whether the payment of the bride price or the booking offer is consistent to the constitution and municipal law and other international laws. I will be seeking interpretation. My offer is pegged to the outcome of the high court."
Watch the video:
Netizens react to Kiprono's video
Here is what they had to say:
I MUST GO:
"This is where the lying tongue of lawyer Felix Kiprono started."
Simba Layon Spearhead:
"Kumbe kichwa haijakuwanga sawa all along."
𝓷𝓭𝓾𝓽𝓪:
"He should consider comedy awachane na law."
Charity Gee Chebz:
"Huyu ametuaibisha kutoka kitambo. ni mtanzania. we disown him woi sijui tujifiche wapi."
Did Felix Kiprono fake an accent?
In other news, TUKO.co.ke reported a video of the lawyer faking an accent.
The news anchor who interviewed him even posed the question of whether he was forcing the accent.
The video has sparked controversy on social media.
Proofreading by Jackson Otukho, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
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