Instead of praise, the gift has drawn sharp criticism from fans who feel it falls short of expectations.
The bus, painted with the club’s name and slogan, was meant to ease the team’s transport needs.
But many fans quickly pointed out that it looks more like an ordinary matatu than a modern team bus.
According to several social media posts, the event was meant to empower young people through sports and talent development.
The matatu-styled vehicle, branded in the club’s colors, was handed over to the team as a way of supporting their local tournaments and travel needs.
Many fans online had mixed reactions. Some praised Kindiki for remembering grassroots sports, saying that even a matatu can be a useful means of transport for struggling teams.
“At least he’s doing something for the youths in his county,” one Facebook user commented.
Others, however, criticized the move, claiming the vehicle looked more like a matatu than a proper team bus.
Despite the debate, the story inspired conversations about how leaders can promote youth empowerment beyond political talk.
Several bloggers later wrote that Kindiki’s gesture, whether intentional or not, showed the need for creative ways to support young talent instead of waiting for government grants or foreign donors.
Sources close to the event said that the Deputy President wanted to encourage young people to believe in their abilities and turn their hobbies into opportunities.
“Sports can change lives,” he reportedly said, urging youth to use their skills to build self-reliance.
What began as a simple Facebook post turned into a national discussion. Some pages compared Kindiki’s act to earlier donations made by other leaders, while others said the online criticism was unnecessary because the purpose of the gift was clear — to help the team move around with pride and identity.
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