Photo Of Ministry Of Education Receiving Photocopier From USAID Sparks Public Criticism The Ministry of Education has come under fire from K...

Photo Of Ministry Of Education Receiving Photocopier From USAID Sparks Public Criticism

The Ministry of Education has come under fire from Kenyan social media users for sharing photos of a new photocopier it received from USAID on Twitter. Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang was pictured receiving the photocopier from Amy Pekol, a USAID official in charge of Education and Youth Affairs. The ministry captioned the photos with a message highlighting the role of USAID in the Kenyan education sector and the goals it aims to achieve.

However, the move was met with criticism from Kenyan Twitter users, with many questioning the need to share such a minor development on social media, particularly from the government of Kenya. Lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi led the charge, arguing that while USAID was known for its philanthropic work, a photocopier was hardly something to brag about.

Other social media users joined in the criticism, with some describing the move as cheap propaganda and questioning the need for a photo op for a simple donation. Some users called for the government to focus on real development rather than photo opportunities.

The Kenyan Ministry of Education received backlash for sharing photos of a new photocopier received from USAID on Twitter. Critics argued that such a minor development did not warrant attention on social media and called for the government to focus on more substantial issues.