Popular matatu SACCO Super Metro took to social media, to respond to viral images of one of their Public Service Vehicles bearing the viral ‘Murima’ graffiti.
The images, which are primarily used to mock the Kenya Kwanza government and President William Ruto, show a man cutting a tree with the label ‘Murima’ on it.
Another image shows a man on his knees, seemingly begging forgiveness from people dressed as devout churchgoers.
The SACCO clarified on their official social media pages that a photo of their matatu shared online had been photoshopped.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua coined the term “Murima,” which has gained popularity in recent months.
Gachagua used the term several times to refer to the people of Mount Kenya.
He also famously warned political leaders against ‘touching’ the Mount Kenya voter bloc.
The former Deputy President was well-known for shooting from the hip while touring Mount Kenya, which is widely regarded as his political backyard.
The ‘Murima’ moniker eventually caught on with Kenyans, who have since resorted to creating a series of cheeky graffiti to mock the country’s political situation possibly as a coping mechanism.
After Super Metro denied the existence of the controversial graffiti on their bus, a group of cheeky Kenyans mocked the SACCO for allegedly being afraid of the government.
With Gachagua impeached and Kithure Kindiki sworn in as Kenya’s new second-in-command, it’s unclear who the Mount Kenya kingpin is.
Gachagua spoke at the funeral of businesswoman Lucy Wambui earlier this week in Kiambaa, Kiambu County, about his impeachment and how his supporters reacted.
“Many people are calling me, asking what is going to happen. Please, do not worry… Our community is very unique, and many were surprised,” Gachagua said.
“They expected people to take to the streets, lighting bonfires, destroying vehicles, shouting but no, that is not who we are.
These people do not know us well. When we feel offended, we keep quiet.” He also encouraged the people of Mount Kenya to express themselves through song and dance rather than taking to the streets. “Say nothing, and if you feel strongly that you must express yourself, do it through song and dance,” he added.
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