Mercy Tarus Turns Down Ledama Olekina's Job Offer, To Reconsider If Scholarship Victims Are Refunded

• Brave graduate Mercy Tarus has been hailed for her spirit in fighting for the people of Uasin Gishu county who lost money in an oversees scholarship scam
• This saw Narok Senator Ledama Olekina offer her a job, but she turned it down and urged him to convince senators to audit her county leaders
• Her response elicited mixed reactions, with some urging her to take the job and others commending her for her stand

Mercy Tarus, the brave graduate from Uasin Gishu, has been trending on social media since she called out former governor Jackson Mandago for allegedly swindling them of their hard-earned money meant for an overseas scholarship programme.

Why did Mercy Tarus refuse job offer?

Mercy Tarus led demonstrations in Eldoret town on Wednesday, August 9, demanding a refund of money allegedly lost in the Uasin Gishu Scholarship scandal.

Tarus said they are tired of hearing stories from the county leaders, calling on President William Ruto to intervene.

However, Narok senator Ledama Olekina tried to rescue her by offering her a job and posted the offer on his Twitter handle. But it did not go as he would have wished.

He wrote:

"Mercy Tarus, I would like you to work for me, speak your heart, the future belongs to candid youth! Let's talk."

Mercy responded to his tweet by turning down the job and asking him to talk to his fellow senators to audit the leaders in her county.

This is what she responded:

"Mr. Ledama, before we can further this conversation, Talk to your fellow senators to bring the Uasin Gishu County Government to book and compel them to refund rightfully hard-earned money to the Citizens of Kenya. Maybe then, we can talk. Otherwise, I have nothing more to say."

However, her response elicited mixed reactions from social media users who accused her of being arrogant, while others commended her for fighting for her rights

Here are some of the comments from netizens on her post:

@Morris_Aron said:

"This lady is rude. Muachaneni na yeye."

@Theo_Muhia said:

"There's hope man. Mine's generation is gonna change this country man... Got tears in my eyes."

@kachwanya said:

"Mgema akisifiwa sana tembo hulitia maji."

@LibranTechie said:

"I like Mercy a little bit more every day. Rent seekers wangekua wamesell out kitambo."

@JemGuru_ said:

"I support you. Politicians think that people doing "blue collar jobs" are desperate for employment."

@eduhsayshi said:

"Look at this girl without a long term vision."

@BumpySky254 said:

"Do not raise your Ego. You’re seeking help na Ledama is offering you a good deal."

Alinur Mohamed roasted for condemning Mercy

Elsewhere, youthful politician Alinur Mohamed has been on the receiving end after blasting Mercy's speech to Uasin Gishu leaders.

According to Alinur, Mercy was out of line to berate the leaders over the scholarship scam publicly.

“I am disappointed with Mercy Tarus. I support her message but disagree with how she shared it. She disrespected leaders from Uasin Gishu, like Senator Jackson Mandago and other people's parents, by shouting at and lecturing them. We don't do that here. She should apologise,” said Alinur.

The post attracted a flurry of comments as many netizens bashed him, saying he was only seeking attention.