War of words escalates online after Dennis Oliech’s picture surfaces

After former Harambee Stars coach Jacob ‘Ghost’ Mulei posted a picture on Instagram with once Kenya’s richest footballer Dennis Oliech, Kenyans on social media were up in arms, with most ridiculing the footballer’s appearance and concluding that he was ‘broke.’

Oliech has stated success in Europe, climbing the ladder from humble beginnings, becoming a top finisher in France during his heydeys.

The photo went viral and responses from Kenyans online created a ‘Twitter War’, some arguing that Oliech is not broke, some saying that his unkempt look is proof of his bankruptcy and some acknowledging what he has done for the country despite his shaggy look on the picture.

When Harambee Stars didn't have cash he chipped in. He's paved the way for many stars. Respect Dennis Oliech idlers, stick to politics.

— Waliaro (@waliaro) October 4, 2017

Dennis Oliech is a legend any other stories are null and void. pic.twitter.com/gPLFhE45Yy

— OWILY MOSES (@Owily_Moses) October 4, 2017

Dennis Oliech decides not to shave just for a week and everybody calls him poor with headlines of "rags to riches"? Sad! pic.twitter.com/y8JQwCIuqc— MUNGA WA NDIRITU (@DennisMunga_) October 4, 2017

Do people actually have all the facts to judge others?? Dennis Oliech has been a care giver for a stage four cancer mom.He is a HERO!!

— Philomena Miriti (@PhilMiriti) October 4, 2017

Why are we afraid to say it?. Bad behavior. WOMEN (Probably prostitutes) and DRINKING brought Dennis Oliech Down. He is finished. Pole pic.twitter.com/aBiEPcT6tl— Lord Mutai (@ItsMutai) October 4, 2017

Celebrating of a person's downfall? If Dennis Oliech has never begged for anything from you shut up!????

— Jeff amota (@jeff_amota) October 4, 2017

Didn't Dennis Oliech just get a Bunson World Cup 2018 ambassadorship? Bet some of y'all are disappointed that he's doing OK.— Ciru Muriuki ? (@CiruMuriuki) October 4, 2017

People talk whether you're doing bad or good Dennis Oliech is forever a Menace— IG: @edwinajanga (@edwinajanga1) October 4, 2017

People talk whether you're doing bad or good Dennis Oliech is forever a Menace

— IG: @edwinajanga (@edwinajanga1) October 4, 2017

Bumped into him "Dennis Oliech" at Junction Mall, the chap drives a Merc, may not be as rich as he used but definately not Poor.— Fidel Castro (@fidel_imperial) October 4, 2017

Y'all laughing at Dennis Oliech's looks while he is laughing at your dry bank accounts ????

— Ben Much (@bensonmuch) October 4, 2017

Dennis Oliech ako tu sawa. hapa kenya kuna ujinga ya ati lazima unone ndio ukae ni kama ukona pesa.

— Mogul (@BillYaStima_) October 4, 2017