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Kipchumba Murkomen, the Cabinet Secretary for Sports, experienced a chilly reception at the Korom Festival in Eldoret over the weekend, where he was booed by a section of the crowd, forcing him to cut his speech short. 

The festival, held at the Eldoret Sports Club, attracted thousands of revelers, including political leaders from the region, but it was Murkomen's appearance that took center stage, though not for the right reasons.

Upon taking the stage, Murkomen attempted to engage the audience with some dance moves, which initially seemed to win over the crowd.

However, as he began his speech, the mood quickly shifted. 

Murkomen started by applauding the festival organizers and expressing pride in the government's support for the event, but his words were quickly drowned out by loud boos and jeers from the audience.

“I want to congratulate the organizers; I salute you,” he said, but the crowd’s disapproval was palpable, leaving him unable to continue his address. 

In response to the hostile reception, Murkomen handed the microphone back to the MCs and returned to the dance floor, choosing to abandon the speech altogether.

The scene was captured in a video that quickly went viral, sparking discussions online. 

Many social media users applauded the crowd’s actions, with some expressing that this was a sign of people standing up for what they believe in. 

"This is Kenya we want," one user commented, while another added, "Our people now understand the assignment," suggesting that the boos reflected a deeper frustration with the government.

Murkomen’s treatment at the Korom Festival comes just days after he defended President William Ruto against accusations of tribalism. 

Murkomen had expressed frustration with critics who focused on Ruto’s ethnicity rather than his performance as president. 

He argued that Ruto’s leadership should be judged based on facts, not tribal sentiments, and called for fair criticism, comparing Ruto’s early years in office to those of past presidents who also faced harsh criticism initially.

However, the event in Eldoret seemed to suggest that some Kenyans, particularly in Murkomen’s own backyard, are dissatisfied with the current administration’s performance, particularly in addressing the needs of the youth. 

Mercy Cheruto, a 22-year-old attendee, shared that the discontent was not about tribalism but rather about the lack of service delivery and unaddressed concerns.