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President Uhuru and Raila’s message to Michael Olunga elicits wild reactions

Kenyans react!!!

Kenyans from all walks of life led by President Uhuru Kenyatta and  NASA Leader Raila Odinga, took to social media to congratulate the Kenya boy for aiding his club Girona FC secure victory in the Spanish top league.

“Congratulations Michael for making history as the first Kenyan footballer to score a goal in the ; and the first player to score a hattrick for in the Spanish top league. Continue flying the flag high.” Reads President Uhuru's Tweet

The president’s congratulatory message was received by Kenyans On Twitter Popularly Known as KOT with mixed reactions.

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Olunga was among the first ones to react to the message by sending out his appreciations to the President.

“Thanks alot. I appreciate” reads Michael Olunga’s Tweet

‘Make Monday A holiday... Oh sorry you're not my President will declare it.” Wrote one user.’

Another one added “NASA people are shining even in Spain remember we have one also in Tottenham by the name Victor Wanyama and you have githeri man”

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"Yet you have never given any serious sportsman commendation but happy to give Jacky Maribe and githeri man”

“Congratulations to Kenyan born Michael Olunga on becoming the first player to score a hat-trick in the Spanish . Today's accomplishment by will serve as an inspiration to all our young people and we are very proud of him. Well done Olunga” Reads Raila’s Tweet

Reaction on Raila's Tweet

Reactions on Uhuru's Tweet

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