Kenya's Trending Topics on 2nd May 2017

Social media was on Tuesday abuzz with a lot of discussions.

Here are today's trending topics:-

Esther Passaris

The ODM Nairobi Woman Rep aspirant was a topic of discussion after she appeared on Citizen TV's Monday special to explain why she is the best candidate for the seat.

In the interview, Passaris stated that she would use her position to unite Kenyans and revealed that Governor Evans Kidero was the best bet for Nairobi and vowed to support him.

While addressing questions on her campaign funding, the businesswoman explained that she had used Sh10 Million in the nominations and was grateful that Kenyans chose her.

Most social media users congratulated Passaris and applauded her plan for the city here is a tweet from the discussion:

Watching @EstherPassaris on #MondaySpecialKE. Nairobi will be lucky to have Esther Passaris as our women's Rep! Congrats #MamaTaaMtaani!  https://t.co/lCD2SrDTaX

— IG: @ZawadiNyongo (@ZawadiNyongo) May 2, 2017

#CostOfLivingKe

Social media users used the hashtag to discuss the cost of living in the country and the increased wage bill.

Most online users who commented on the discussion expressed their opinion on the failure of Government to address real Kenyan issues. Here is a tweet from the discussion:

The pain of buying milk at 80/= is so deep that we drink diluted juice in the morning #CostOfLivingKe

— Missedcall (@noahasaka) May 2, 2017

Waititu

The Kabete Member of Parliament was a topic of discussion with many users terming him as a man with nine lives.

Most comments narrated Waititu's political career and how he had been winning the elections.

Here is one funny comment from the discussion:

Arsenal fans in Kiambu are very strong people, it's not easy to have wenger and waititu in your life at the same time.

— briankihungi (@brianmwas) May 2, 2017

#CoopBackToSchoolConvenience

The hashtag has been trending after the Cooperative bank introduced a new way to pay school fess with ease.

In the mechanism dubbed back to school with convenience, you do not need to go to a bank to pay fees. You can deposit your fee at a Coop Kwa Jirani agent.

#TheIndependents

The independents was a topic of discussion on Tuesday after different politicians declared interests in vying for different political seats as independent candidates.

Some of the politicians who have joined independent club include; Nakuru Governor Kinuthia Mbugua, Paul Otuoma and Buzeki.