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Tourism CS faces backlash after spotting Manchester United jersey: "Support local clubs"

Toursim CS Rebbecca Miano showcasing her Manchester United Jersey. (Photo Courtesy / Rebbecca Miano/X)

Rebecca Miano, Kenya's Cabinet Secretary for Tourism, has become the focus of a social media uproar after donning a Manchester United jersey and posting the images online. This incident has ignited a wave of responses from Kenyan internet users, many of whom have taken issue with Miano's choice to support an international football club rather than championing local teams. Critics argue that, as a public figure, she should prioritize promoting Kenyan sports and clubs.

Many social media users were surprised and disappointed, calling it an unpatriotic move given her role in promoting Kenya's culture and tourism.

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