Here are today's trending topics on 17th May 2017:
The National Super Alliance (NASA) sparked a heated debate on social media after holding a rally in Kisii town.
The team led by Opposition leader Raila Odinga addressed a number of issues in the rally with the Unga debate being a key agenda in the forum.
Mr Odinga, while addressing the residents, noted that the reduction of Unga prizes would not change much as other commodities like fuel were still expensive.
Most users who commented on the hashtag expressed their support for NASA and commented on the ongoing Unga debate.
Here are some comments from the trend:
Nasa has the vote of Kisii region#NASAInKisii
— Ralph™ (@AkarafMc) May 17, 2017
Raila: Maize flour prices may have reduced but other commodities like fuel are still expensive #NASAInKisii #GetTheWholeStory pic.twitter.com/o6GmJLNTjX
— KTN News (@KTNNews) May 17, 2017
Packaging was done in March 15,maize was imported last week from Mexico ....Jubilee must go home .#NASAInKisii pic.twitter.com/1IeW4JY1ta
— politics $politricks (@cajose_mutheu) May 17, 2017
The hashtag was a topic of discussion on Wednesday after the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) delivered it's scorecard ahead of the elections.
EACC Chairperson, Archbishop Eliud Wabukala while making his presentation stated that 11 presidential candidates had submitted their self-declaration forms to the commission.
He also explained that EACC had made tremendous progress in the fight against corruption but noted that prosecution was expensive.
These sentiments elicited anger from Kenyans who felt that the Bishop was not the right man for the job.
Here are some reactions from the hashtag:
#EACCScorecard is another PR, since the Man of God was given the job, what has he done, nobody even knows where he is.
— Daqanes (@itsDaqane) May 17, 2017
When is the convention of all the people who have stolen, repented and gotten saved since we've witnessed zero prosecutions? #EACCScorecard
— Raila Odinga (@RaiIa0dinga) May 17, 2017
BREAKING NEWS: WABUKALA holding intercessory prayers for corruption suspects at @EACCKenya HQs. DP Ruto Seriously crying #EACCScorecard
— Rein (@Asamoh_) May 17, 2017
Bishop Wabukala has transformed @EACCKenya to NCCK . Told employees just pray for files. @C_NyaKundiH #EACCScorecard
— Rein (@Asamoh_) May 17, 2017
MPigs and the panel that scrutinised the Holy Wabukala thought fighting graft requires Spiritual Interevention.#EACCScorecard
— J.B Kenya™ (@JohnBosco_Juma) May 17, 2017
Sometimes we put to much trust in the men of God yet they dont deserve it ! Wabukala is a withered weed trying to sprout ! #gohomegranpa
— baba abbas (@babakisia) May 17, 2017
The County has been trending after the National Government unveiled some of the projects it had conducted in the county.
Most comments on the hashtag expressed views of the residents on the projects.
Eldoret has its streets well lit during dark and this has boosted security thus improving economic activity. #UasinGishucounty #GoKDELIVERS pic.twitter.com/YwjzuFm4Bt
— Ministry of Energy (@EnergyMinK) May 17, 2017
The hashtag has been on the top trends after the government announced subsidised prices for Unga and maize.
In the new program, a 2Kg packet of Unga would retail at Sh90, 1Kg at Sh47 and a 90Kg bag of maize at Sh2300.
Chief Justice David Maraga was a topic of discussion on Wednesday after he warned politicians against making comments on a case filed by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) at the Court of Appeal.
Most users expressed support to the CJ urging him to keep on with the good work.
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