Kenyans were on Wednesday engaged in heated debates on social media among them the Standard Gauge Railway, now referred to as the Madaraka Express.
Here are today's trending topics:
The Madaraka Express was a subject of discussion after the Government showcased some of the achievements the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) had attained so far.
According to statistics from the government, so far 30,000 Kenyans had been employed under the project.
100 Kenyan railway engineers and 400 Diploma holders had been taken through railway courses in China and in Kenya.
The Government also noted that SGR had provided a cheaper and faster way of transportation from Mombasa to Nairobi.
Here are some reactions from Kenyans:
#MadarakaExpress will ultimately improve our import/export ratio through the ports of Mombasa and Lamu #GoKDELIVERS
— j_otis (@nje_otis) July 19, 2017
Mombasa-Nairobi SGR is the biggest infrastructure project in Kenya since independence. #MadarakaExpress #GoKDELIVERS
— Belle Vistae (@BVistae) July 19, 2017
#DontSellYourVote to the wrong person, consider #MadarakaExpress
— Kamle (@Kamlepeter04) July 19, 2017
#MadarakaExpress #GoKDELIVERS connecting from NAIROBI TO MOMBASA is now easy and fast thanx to jubilee government .tano tena
— Governor The Dreamer (@jemasndikey) July 19, 2017
Now everything is in Order. Mombasa is just some kilometers away from Nairobi due to fast and affordable #MadarakaExpress rate for Kenyans
— Augustine Ng'ipuo (@IpuoNg) July 19, 2017
The topic was a subject of discussion after 3 men who robbed and sexually assaulted a female Passenger in Githurai in 2014 were prosecuted.
The three were found guilty and sentenced to death.
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The topic hit the trends after Kisumu Senator Prof Anyan'g Nyong'o unveiled his manifesto for Kisumu County.
In his manifesto, Prof Nyong'o focuses on putting the youth and women at the centre of inclusive development, the creation of a prosperous, secure & abetter place to live in.
Health Cabinet Secretary Cleopha Mailu was trending after he closed down two popular hotels in the city.
The CS closed Jacaranda & San Valencia hotels following a cholera outbreak in Nairobi.
Dr Mailu also ordered that food handlers in the city be retested & certified.
Read More: Jacaranda and San Valencia Hotels Closed
The hashtag was a subject of discussion after Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya was accused of violating procurement laws in the county.
Some of the allegations facing the governor include; irregularly single sourcing the services of a law firm without following the provisions of the Public Procurement Act.
Here are some tweets from the trend:
I bet almost all governors have looted their counties and have minted unrealistic wealth in 4 years. #TheCorruptOparanya
— Titus (@da_titto) July 19, 2017
The Governor has failed to account for 43,200,000 which was meant to procure furniture for the County Assembly Members. #TheCorruptOparanya
— Sir Ezer. MBS (@Kipezer) July 19, 2017
The hashtag was initiated to encourage Kenyans not to exchange money for their votes during the elections.
Most users who commented on the trend expressed strong sentiments against vote buying.
Here are some tweets from the trend:
Those who bribe you to vote will be the first to loot to get their money back once elected #DontSellYourVote
— Tru Asembo (@trueasembo) July 19, 2017
A Politician Who Has Integrity Will Never Bribe Voters Or Buy Their Votes,Only One Who Doubts His/her Fitness For Post Can #DontSellYourVote
— ANTHONY, Philemon (@PHILEM0NANTHONY) July 19, 2017
Bad leaders are elected by citizens who don't vote. You sell your vote you sell your VOICE on right leaders. Chunga kura #DontSellYourVote
— onyango owino (@onyangoowino1) July 19, 2017
#DontSellYourVote it's Democratic prostitution.
— WIKI (@wotinya) July 19, 2017
