Piece by: PAUL AMUKO

01 August 2023

• Mike Sonko Mbuvi shared a video, showcasing an unexpected discovery he made while eating.

• The politician found a coiled wire in his food and couldn't resist sharing the experience with his followers.

In a bizarre incident that left netizens both amused and concerned, former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko Mbuvi shared a video, showcasing an unexpected discovery he made while eating.

The politician found a coiled wire in his food and couldn't resist sharing the experience with his followers.

However, what followed was an outpouring of witty, thought-provoking, and humorous comments from netizens across social media platforms.

In the video, Sonko can be heard exclaiming, "Mbona unaniekea wire kwa chakula, karibu iniue hii kitu, why achukue wire aniekee kwa chakula hii ni msumari tena ameikunja akaiweka na tomato vizuri."

(Why is there a wire in my food? it nearly killed me! Why would someone put a wire in my food, and it's even a nail that has been coiled and hidden among tomatoes?).

''Waite wote, wameweka by mistake ama hii ni intentionally hii, na ni copper wire.''

The incident quickly became a topic of discussion, and netizens flooded the comments section with their amusing reactions:

@iannoh.__: "Mkuu kwani umeanza kukula kwa madheee 😂😂😂" (Boss, have you started eating at construction sites? 😂😂😂)
@beysmits: "Sonko kwani unapromote watu wa vibanda?! Take care of yourself …" (Sonko, are you endorsing street food vendors?! Take care of yourself…)
@ev.ans1176: "Huyo mtu ningepata yeye naeza tandika makofi, we need Sonko more in these streets. Ni mtu wa watu." (If I found that person, I'd give them a beating. We need Sonko around, he's a man of the people.)
@reelsversity: "Can people stop ongezaring chumvi bana. This is a mistake and everyone can see. Kwani yeye ni mjinga aje. Akuwekee wire inatoshana na pete. Nani aneza meza pete kama hajui. That is a mistake bro don't make it a problem. Hizo ni mambo hufanyiwa daily kwa mahoteli. Nimepatana na ata nuts kwa food na ni hoteli ata hawanijui. So that is not intentional" (Can people stop exaggerating? This is a mistake, and everyone can see it. Is he a fool? Who would put a wire that's the size of a ring in food? No one would swallow it unknowingly. These things happen in hotels daily. I've found nuts in my food at a hotel, and they didn't even recognize me. So, this is not intentional.)
@joewy_254: "😂😂si walisema sengenge ni ng'ombe , ni kuiva haijaiva." (😂😂They say barbed wire is Ng'ombe, whether it's cooked or not.)
@chacykenn: "tena ameikunja akaweka na tomato vizuri" 😂💀 ("and he even folded it nicely and put on it tomato sauce" 😂💀)
@thelastgrambender: "Na io uchafu kwa nails ama mtasema hamjaona 😂😂" (And what about the dirt under his nails? Or will you say you haven't noticed? 😂😂

The netizens' responses ranged from humorous observations to playful jabs at Sonko's adventurous eating habits.

Some commenters expressed concern for his safety, while others playfully suggested he should watch out for potential enemies trying to harm him.

Though the incident was serious in nature, it's evident that humor is a universal coping mechanism for people faced with unusual or challenging situations.

The reactions showcased the power of social media to connect people through shared experiences and a sense of camaraderie.

One thing is for sure: Sonko's wire-ty affair has left a lasting impression on netizens, who continue to respond with wit and laughter.