Kenyans on social media networks on Thursday engaged on a number of conversations.
Here are the top trending topics:
#FreeXtianDela
News of the arrest of blogger Xtian Dela triggered this hashtag with bloggers and social media influencers lobbying for the release of their colleague.
The circumstances sorrounging Dela's arrest on Thursday afternoon remain unclear.
#DaktariRudiKazi
Aother hashtag related to the ongoning doctors' strike.
It has been propelled by those who are calling for the speedy resolution of the standoff between the doctors and the government.
#KMPDUinCourt
This hashtag was propagated by medical doctors and their sympathisers as the Kenya Medical and Dentists Union (KMPDU) union officials appeared before Justice Hellen Wasilwa for sentencing after they were found to have acted in contempt of court by refusing to call off the medical workers' strike that is now in its 39th day.
Justice Wasilwa sentenced the union officials to one month in jail.
The sentence will, however, remain suspended for two weeks pending completion of negotiations.
#NASACollapseBegins
This trend started on Thursday, a day after Opposition parties signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) as they seek to defeat Jubilee in the August General Election.
The trend was supported by social media users who are skeptical of the unity calls by Opposition politicians in the proposed National Super Alliance (NASA).
The trend was largely fuelled by sensational attacks directed at Amani National Congress (ANC) leader Musalia Mudavadi, coming from Ford Kenya Deputy leader Bonny Khalwale.
#IsupportEzekielMutua
This trend appeared on early Thursday morning as a section of social media users discussed a new directive issued by Ezekiel Mutua of the Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB).
KFCB had imposed a ban on advertising by alcohol-manufacturing companies during the watershed period (5AM to 10PM).
Justice Wasilwa
This trend was prompted by the proceedings that had been ongoing at the Labour courts.
Kenya Medical and Dentists Union (KMPDU) union officials appeared before Justice Hellen Wasilwa for sentencing after they were found to have been in contempt of court by refusing to call off the medical worker’s strike that is now in its 39th day.
Ouma
The topic was driven by KMPDU Secretary General Dr. Ouma Oluga.
Oluga was leading the doctor’s union officials as they appeared before the labour court.
#UoNFirstYears
The trend was inspired by the University of Nairobi which is currently receiving first year students.
