Music Copyright Society of Kenya CEO Ezekiel Mutua has pushed back against accusations from tweeps that his recent praise for President William Ruto was a ploy to secure a job within the government.
The ‘moral cop’ defended his remarks and expressed his disappointment with what he sees as a toxic and negative atmosphere on social media, especially X (formerly Twitter).
“Some folks on these streets (of X) are so toxic and negative that when you praise the Government they think you are looking for a job. There’s so much great stuff happening, but we are conditioned to complaining and only seeing the negative,” Mutua wrote in part.
Some folks on these streets are so toxic and negative that when you praise the Government they think you are looking for a job. There’s so much great stuff happening but we are conditioned to complaining and only seeing the negative. The Africa Climate Summit is a great moment…
— Dr. Ezekiel Mutua, MBS (@EzekielMutua) September 6, 2023
Mutua’s comments came in response to a wave of online speculation regarding his recent tweets lauding President Ruto’s commitment to the Africa Climate Summit.
The CEO had publicly commended the President and all those involved in making the summit a reality, emphasizing the significance of the event to Kenya.
“The Africa Climate Summit is a great moment for Kenya, and we should be proud of the President and everyone who has made it happen. It’s a proud moment for Kenya!” Mutua asserted.
Mutua thinks youths are unhinged about the ACS
On Tuesday, September 5, the MCSK boss advised youths to shift their focus from social media platforms like TikTok to the ongoing Africa Climate Summit.
Mutua emphasized the importance of engaging in discussions surrounding climate change and the future of the African continent.
Mutua highlighted the prevalence of young people spending time on TikTok while remaining oblivious to significant events such as the Africa Climate Summit, currently being held at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre.
He expressed concern that many youths are unfamiliar with critical terms like “decarbonisation” and “carbon credits.”
“You will see youths wasting time on TikTok posting nonsense but they know nothing about the Africa Climate Summit taking place in Nairobi let alone terms like decarbonisation or carbon credits,” he wrote in part.
“There’s so much stuff on social media about issues that will define the future of Africa and the world. The youth, who are key stakeholders, must pay attention to these matters and get involved in such important discourse,” Mutua asserted.
