Here are today's trending topics:-
Police on Monday released a pro-jubilee blogger popularly known as 'Captain Machuks' who was arrested on Sunday in Malindi for linking Mombasa Governor Ali Hassan Joho to illegal drug trade at the Coast.
Kenyans used the hashtag to demand his release as well as criticise his actions.
#FreeMachuka
Lol one year ago she predicted it
Enyewe #salimiangaWatu pic.twitter.com/f5BnT38yUx— Millan Ouma™ (@millan_ke) April 30, 2017
Thanks for your support Fam; Your prayers have been heard. Am finally out but under investigation… God is great. #FreeMachuka pic.twitter.com/FITaiMQOQz
— Captain Machuks™ (@Machukah) April 30, 2017
Kenyans on social media joined nations around the world in commemorating the international workers' day that marks achievements made by workers the world over.
Various institutions took the opportunity to wish their workers well.
The President was a topic of discussion as he arrived at Uhuru Park for the Labour Day celebrations.
Kenyans eagerly awaited his address following promises he had made a few days ago.
Read More: Uhuru's Sweet Promise to Kenyans That Will Be Fulfilled in 2 Weeks
The governor hopeful trended after clinching the Wiper party ticket to vie for the Machakos seat with 299,312 votes.
The Co-operative Bank of Kenya trended on this hashtag for its great offers to parents, on their various platforms including M-Coop cash, Co-op kwa Jirani and Visa cards.
Parents will have an opportunity to conveniently pay fees and do shopping during the back-to-school rush as schools re-open.
Social media users took the opportunity to wish each other a good start to the new month.
LOL Happy new week everyone
Happy new month too pic.twitter.com/3KFIk5lJ6t— nieuwemarlean (@nieuwemarlean) April 30, 2017
Following his address at the Uhuru Park Celebrations of Labour Day, social media users critisised the Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) leader Francis Atwoli especially for his endorsement of Jubilee party Nairobi Senator candidate Johnson Sakaja.
Mombasa Deputy Governor Bernard Kiala caused discussions on twitter after his major loss in the Wiper party primaries held yesterday.
Kenyans on Twitter revived a hilarious engagement post that caused Nairobi Senator Mike Sonko to trend. Here is the post:-
RT for Mike Sonko. Like For Peter Kenneth. Ignore for Margaret Wanjiru
#NairobiDecides— KOT Events Update (@KotEvents) April 26, 2017
Kenyans expressed their frustrations and shared funny memes on the increasing food prices using the hashtag.
Read More: See How Kenyans Expressed Anger Today Over High Food Prices [PHOTOS]
Prominent businesswoman Esther Passaris was on the trend following a lanslide victory in the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party primaries and got the nomination for the Women Representative seat.
