In response to the Kenya-based politician’s negative comments about the rock people, Twitter users have shown to contain the hate!
George Peter Karma Trash Rocks & Stand 10 Toe Down
The conversation began after George Peter Karma, a member of the Kenyan parliament, shared a notice he sent to students at Kenya Methodist University earlier this year.
Specifically, the letter sent by the dean of student affairs was intended to “encourage all students to adopt a style of dress and appearance that is acceptable in various fields of work and society in general.”
The first theme tackled was ‘rasta/dreadlocks’ and the dean encouraged the students to ‘wear properly groomed hair’.
Kaluma apparently agreed, tweeting the notice, adding, “This should be enforced by all universities and learning institutions.”
Of his rationale, Karma declared that the institution “trains leaders in various fields, not prostitutes!”
This should be enforced by all universities and learning institutions.
We are training leaders in various fields, not prostitutes! pic.twitter.com/bVwkmPGQH2– book. George Peter Kalma (@gpdkaluma) January 8, 2023
After the tweet started gaining traction, one user called it “very petty.” He also asked, “What’s wrong with dreadlocks?”
Karma then dug himself into an even deeper hole, writing, “Imagine doctors, lawyers and engineers with dreadlocks.”
Imagine a doctor, lawyer or engineer with dreadlocks 🏃🏃
– book. George Peter Kalma (@gpdkaluma) January 8, 2023
Black Twitter shuts down politicians completely
Kaluza’s second tweet was especially well received, starting a trend of showing off his loc when talking about his professional accomplishments.
can you actually imagine? 🫠🫠https://t.co/gPCi1r9abi pic.twitter.com/bWvPcTdxmz
— Cynthia (@telu__) January 11, 2023
Qualified Security and Computer Forensics Engineer + Creative. .
Imagine! Dreadlocks and lots of tattoos. 🤷 https://t.co/sppdVKRqam pic.twitter.com/BH7noPmyfI—HR The Messenger (@Hi_Renaissance) January 12, 2023
oh this is fun…i want to join
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And all with fear in my head. https://t.co/RUJsg2VUG7 pic.twitter.com/AsNQEag3Ga
— Lorna’s husband (@edwin_macharia) January 12, 2023
It’s not a dream anymore https://t.co/sqR9IYFPOq pic.twitter.com/DeGftnOZ1N
— Elwachira (@elwachira1) January 12, 2023
No need to imagine:
Photo 1: Me at my college graduation with locs giving me my diploma address
Photo 2: Me addressing the United Nations at locs
Photo 3: I’m being called by a barrister (I’m a lawyer) at locs
Photo 4: HRM Queen Elizabeth Roku and I performing royal duties https://t.co/E4RcGyZP6O pic.twitter.com/huVRJvLoik— Z vollständiggy diggy dung dey 🎶 (@Z_black_one) January 12, 2023
The tweet was also denounced as “anti-black”, with others mocking the absurdity of Karma’s remarks.
This tweet is anti-black
— Jay D. Cartere (@JayCartere) January 10, 2023
See Anti-Blackness here smh https://t.co/GUbhBb0XxH
— Matthew A. Cherry (@MatthewACherry) January 12, 2023
I think this is called looking professional on Kemp. 🙄
— La Donna (@SweetThangoxox) January 12, 2023
A respected legislator should be able to analyze and contribute content on moral issues instead of profiling people based on backward opinions. There is absolutely nothing wrong with dreadlocks. What if we start profiling you in the many child support cases you have in court?
— Booker Ngesa Omore ☭ (@BookerBiro) January 11, 2023
One started drawing locs on Karma’s photo. In turn, Karma replied: Dreads deprive men of vitality and make them look feminine! ”
Women are rock and cool, not men pthoo! Dreads rob men of their vitality and make them look feminine!
– book. George Peter Kalma (@gpdkaluma) January 12, 2023
Karma appears to be standing firm, but his emotions have definitely been drowned out by pride, love and support.
Proudly rock their place and don’t let anyone tell you your crown is unprofessional!
