Kenya's boy-band Sauti Sol has been a top trending discussion in Kenya for the better part of Friday following a controversial tweet on its official handle.
The renowned group posted a politically charged message that seemed to indicate abhorrence towards the National Super Alliance (NASA) as well as the Jubilee Party.
Under the topic "Sauti Sol", social media users liberally advised them to stick to the entertainment industry and avoid political discussions.
Various other netizens hurled profanities at the music group while others defended and agreed with their statement.
Netizens used the hashtag to share their reactions to the latest move by a Kenyan voter, Mr Abraham Mutai, who filed a new suit at the Court of Appeal.
Mr Mutai is seeking to overturn a High Court ruling that allowed Dr Ekuru Aukot and five others to contest in the October 26 repeat presidential poll.
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Here are some of the comments that were shared.
The hashtag topped the trends after NASA supporters in some parts of Nairobi, Kisumu and Mombasa defied a government ban on protests within the CBD.
They staged the anti-IEBC demonstrations in various towns despite heavy police presence.
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Here are some of the views that were shared.
Acting Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i was on the trends list on Friday as NASA supporters taunted him after defying his ban on anti-IEBC protests within CBDs of major cities.
Businesspeople within Nairobi also thanked Dr Matiang'i for the ban that they said facilitated a peaceful day at work.
Here are the comments that were shared.
President Uhuru Kenyatta was also trending topic on Friday after he appended his signature to a Supplementary Bill passed by Members of Parliament.
Among some of the beneficiaries of the Bill include the IEBC, which will now receive Sh12 Billion for the upcoming election, and secondary school students.
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Friday's date topped Twitter trends both in Kenya and worldwide.
According to a superstition, the number "13" is believed to be unlucky and associated with bad omens. Some have used this reason to explain why many buildings to do not have a 13th floor.
Here are some of the comments that were shared.
