Millicent Omanga, the outspoken former nominated senator, just took a brutal hit to her wallet, KSh 1 million gone in a single night. Her big mistake? Betting that Manchester United would lift the UEFA Europa League trophy.
On the evening of the final, held at the San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao, Spain, Omanga went public with her confidence. She shared on social media that she had placed a hefty KSh 1 million bet with three friends, fully backing Manchester United to defeat Tottenham Hotspur. With excitement, she expected an easy payday. But things turned south quickly.
Tottenham didn’t just show up, they showed up to win. Brennan Johnson’s first-half goal, courtesy of a Luke Shaw deflection from Pape Matar Sarr’s cross, sealed the game. Manchester United failed to respond, and Tottenham walked away with a 1-0 victory. The win marked their first major trophy since 2008.
After the match, a visibly disappointed Omanga returned to social media to confirm what many had suspected her KSh 1 million was gone.
“Mita yangu moja imeenda tu hivo, nimetii! Good night wakurugenzi,” she posted, admitting defeat with a dash of humor.
Her followers wasted no time. The comment section lit up with everything from jokes to thinly veiled digs. Some fans mocked Manchester United’s performance, calling it a textbook example of working hard with no results.
Others questioned Omanga’s priorities, suggesting the money could’ve changed lives if donated to struggling youths.
But love or hate her, one thing is clear Omanga knows how to grab attention. Whether it’s through football, politics, or public opinion, she stays in the headlines.
This isn’t the first time she’s sparked conversations online. Recently, she backed a BBC documentary exposing police violence during last year’s Gen Z protests. Omanga urged leaders to listen more and learn from the youth-driven movement.
While her KSh 1 million gamble didn’t pay off, it’s clear Millicent Omanga is still playing big in the public eye on and off the pitch.
By Yockshard Enyendi
