Victoria Kimani Marks Madaraka Day Instead Of Labour Day In Humbling Online Gaffe: "Utamaliswa"

• Afropop star Victoria Kimani had a rough day with netizens on Wednesday, May 1, after a slight mix-up
• In an X post, the singer wished Kenyans a happy holiday but mentioned the wrong holiday, mistaking Labour Day for Madaraka Day
• Netizens flocked to her comment section, some politely correcting her and some teasing her for the error

Songstress Victoria Kimani has tickled netizens after mistaking Labour Day for Madaraka Day.

Victoria Kimani's mix-up

On her X page, the entertainer shared several photos of herself on May 1 and wished Kenyans a happy holiday.

"Nairobi, happy Madaraka Day," she wrote.

Kenyans, as is their norm, were quick to point out her mix-up, noting that it was Labour Day and reminded the beauty that Madaraka Day falls on June 1.

Reactions to Victoria Kimani's post

Victoria's comment section was abuzz as fans responded with a blend of humour and light-hearted teasing. Some offered corrections, while others playfully engaged with the mix-up.

@daguindd:

"Leo ni (today is) Labour Day."

@chemjor_kelvin:

"Wewe umesema Labour day labda ukijifungua (You've said the only Labour Day you know is when you give birth)."

@omondirana:

"Ni Atwoli Day nawe (It's Atwoli day)."

@mugo_ken:

"Even after posting next to UON, you can't get it right, buana?"

@Only_1_felloh:

"You're so fine, anything you say is right. Happy madaraka to you V."

@_MwalimuEric:

"Utamaliswa(You'll be finished.)"

@DaveCorleone:

"Happy Madaraka day!"

@pitahlx:

"Loml! Wasikusumbue (let them not disturb you), it's whatever holiday you say it is to me & Happy Madaraka Day to you too, love."

@nziokamul1:

"She's about to discover June 1st."

@steki_justin:

"Syllabus for holidays is really cruising."

@andereagufwana:

"Understand her; she's Nigerian."

@_itsMbula:

"I want to be this unaware of what day it is in this country."

@Maua_scents:

"Uko dunia gani (In which universe are you?), anyway you are looking good."

@DiMacharia_:

"You are one month early."

@murualito:

"Madaraka angoa? Kwani hii calendar ya simu haija update?(Has this phone's calendar not updated?)"

@Teddykimany:

"Wewe hata ulisahau kuwa mkenya(You forgot you were Kenyan)."

@PixelCiph3r:

"We can't even blame anyone, with all this stress this year. We just want it to end quickly. Happy Madaraka Day to you too."

@_its_larrie:

"Merry Christmas Vicky."

Jeff Koinange uses curse word on live broadcast

In another story, renowned news presenter Jeff Koinange sparked mixed reactions after using a curse word during a live television broadcast.

The Citizen TV anchor was presenting news on Sunday, November 5, alongside fellow journalist Victoria Rubadiri when the mishap happened.

Jeff struggled to pronounce the word 'interdenominational' in the news script, trying a few times but still not nailing it.

Proofreading by Nyambura Guthua, journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke