Samidoh, a Kenyan musician, sparked online reactions after sharing a photo of himself holding a purple LPG cylinder distributed by the government to Ol Kalou residents ahead of a parliamentary by-election.The post, which included a serious question about refilling the cylinders, went viral with Kenyans offering humorous and practical answers.

The government's clean cooking initiative, launched in early July 2026, provided 20,000 subsidized LPG cylinders to households in Nyandarua County.Critics accused the move of being voter inducement, though officials denied these claims.Despite the controversy, the by-election saw a landslide victory for the Democracy for Citizens Party candidate.The cylinders remain with residents and can be refilled at designated outlets.

Samidoh's post highlighted public skepticism about the initiative's transparency and practicality, sparking debates on government accountability and resource distribution.