Kenya's Trending Topics on Friday 5th May 2017

Here are today's trending topics:-

Hussein

Following a Thursday night interview with National Super Alliance (NASA) presidential flag bearer Raila OdingaCitizen TV news anchor Hussein Mohammed sparked discussions on Twitter with most users crtiticising him.

Read More: Citizen TV's Hussein Mohammed Attacked After Raila Interview

The anchor shared the discussion platform with former US President Barrack Hussien Obama due to their shared name.

The former President trended following a landmark decision by Congress that overturned his healthcare reforms programme, ObamaCare. 

Here is an interesting gif that was shared.

 

Hey leftists, #Obamacare is done!!! Hussein's legacy is ending!!!! #AHCA pic.twitter.com/DD5dMaIkhi

— trumpnation2016 (@datrumpnation1) May 5, 2017

#TakeControl 

This topic which has been on the top trends is a campaign initiated by Safaricom to offer internet users tips on conserving data on your mobile phone.

A Safaricom's Swift Squad - Trending-tweet Timo, Whatsapp Willy, Insta Irene, Snappy Sasha and Facebook Freddy - is offering with tips on internet usage on the respective platforms going by their names.

#RAOagenda 

This hashtag was used as online users shared their views on the last night interview where Raila Odinga was interviewed by Citizen TV's Hussein Mohammed.

#RAOagenda Raila Odinga speaks calmly like a leader, he's confident and very optimistic, he carries the hope Kenyans want.

— Joseph Macharia  (@MashRomeo) May 4, 2017

Sebastian Mikosz

The new Kenya Airways Cheif Executive Officer Sabastian Mikosz, who is of Polish descent, was on the trends after he was unveiled as the new boss at the national carrier.

Wiper's Machakos 

The topic trended after Wavinya Ndeti's nomination to vie for Machakos County governor seat was overturned by the Political Parties Dispute Tribunal.

Read More: Wiper Nomination Cancelled After New Revelation

#Extrajudicialkillings

Social media users revived the discussion on police brutality on the twitter as the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) awarded outstanding law enforcement officers and establishments in Kenya.

Read More: Revealed: The 4 Best Police Stations in the Country

Kasarani

The topic trended as ODM National Delegates Convention (NDC) took place at the Moi International Sports Centre - Kasarani gymnasium.

Read More: Raila to be Unveiled in an International Event

Conversation on the event also continued on the hashtag #ODMNDC and the topics National Delegates Conference and Raila Odinga.

#Nairobicounty

State agencies used the hashtag to create awareness on the initiatives that had been launched in parts of Nairobi on this day.