Kenyan Trending Topics on 26th April 2017

The ongoing political party nominations have continued to dominate conversations both on mainstream and social media. 

Here is why these topics are trending:

Kabogo

Kiambu Governor William Kabogo was among the top trending topics Wednesday morning after he conceded an early defeat to Kabete MP Ferdinand Waititu in the  Kiambu Jubilee Gubernatorial race.

Kabogo had bragged about his prowess in politics saying there was no way he would lose.

Some Kenyans took to the social media launching scathing attacks at the governor while others praised him for making the bold move and accepting the outcome of the results even before the official results were announced.

Senator Mike Sonko

Nairobi Senator Mike Sonko was on the trends after casting his vote at Buruburu Bidii primary school where he claimed that his name was missing from the party register.

The City Gubernatorial aspirant has been engaged in a tightly contested race with his bitter rival Peter Kenneth for the Jubilee ticket.

Kenyans on twitter took the debate on the social media some indicating that he would win the battle while others opined that Kenneth would carry the day.

#paultergat

The renown athlete was also a topic of discussion after he was declared the National Olympics Committee of Kenya (NOCK) President after incumbent Kipchoge Keino failed to formalise his re-election bid ahead of May 5 polls.

Some Kenyans took to social media to congratulate him for the new appointment.

#nairobidecides

This was on the trending topics as the residents of Nairobi went to take part in the ongoing Jubilee Party primaries in Nairobi.

Some Kenyans took to the social media to discuss the process under this hashtag.

Jakoyo Midiwo

He was on the trends after he lost the ODM nominations for the Gem Parliamentary seat.

The MP, who is also ODM leader Raila Odinga's cousin, secured 8,950 votes losing to Elisha Odhiambo who garnered 10,590.

Kenyans took the matter to discuss the issue some encouraging the deputy minority leader to accept defeat while others urged the legislator to appeal the decision after citing that he was rigged out.

Uasin Gishu

This County was on the trends as incumbent governor Jackson Mandago is facing a stiff competition from his rival Zedekiah Bundotich aka Buzeki in Jubilee Uasin Gishu primaries.

Provisional results showed that the two aspirants were neck to neck, hence, a debate arose online as social media users debated on who will emerge the winner.

#fagiawote

This hashtag was on the trends after some prominent politicians lost during the ongoing party nominations in various parts in the country.

Kenyans on the social media discussed the matter with most online users agreeing with the voters' decision to oust those politicians.

This was a campaign that was launched by Kenyans on twitter to encourage the youth to vote for credible leaders who will steer the country in right direction and not vote on tribal lines.