This Is The Other Side Of Mike Sonko That You Never Knew!

Piece by: Harun Momanyi
Lifestyle

Nairobi Senator Mike Sonko comes across as a philanthropic guy. From helping street children to paying medical bills for the less fortunate, he has won the hearts of many across the country.

His most recent gesture was covering the burial expenses of the late Mzee Ojwang, who was laid to rest on Wednesday.

Yesterday, the flamboyant business man turned politician took to his Facebook page to share a piece of advice on business etiquette.

It touched many and left them pinching themselves. He urged them to support small scale business as they do to big retail businesses. He told them not to bargain when buying at grocery stores as the sellers are surviving solely on that.

Here is his post:

"Most times when we walk into big malls, boutiques, supermarkets, we never question their prices. We pay exactly what we see on the price tags and even hand out tips to the staff.

But the moment we are out of these shops and want to buy bananas, our bargaining game gets off to the roof. A Poor widow with 7 hungry children at home tells you a banana is 10shs. She even takes her time to explain how difficult it was for her to even buy it, how the economy is so tough. But we insist that if it's not 5shs, we are not paying.

Some of us even step back into our cars and make to drive away. But because 'half bread is better chin-chin', this woman is forced to call you back and sell to you at little or no gain. In her heart, she cries, she's worried about how she'll survive with her children. She silently reassures herself that 'It's well. God will definitely provide.'' While you happily 'chop' the luscious banana.

Take some seconds out and think about these, guys... Please don't bargain hard with small vendors like this. They do business not to buy designer bags, Gucci shoes but to LIVE and EAT!"

What's your on Mike Sonko's message? Comment below!