Kenya's Trending Topics on Thursday January 5th, 2017

1. Specialsitting

The hashtag has been trending on the number one position as the Senate has been having a special session to debate the controversial amendments to the election laws that were recently passed by Parliament.

2. #ArrestDuale

This trend started on Thursday morning following the distribution of an audio clip that allegedly captures National Assembly Majority Leader Aden Duale uttering hateful remarks.

In the clip, a man purported to be Duale is heard warning the Kamba community from engaging in Garissa politics. 

The topic started trending after being retweeted by KTN journalist Mohammed Ali.

3. Wabukala

Retired Anglican Archbishop Eliud Wabukala became a trending topic on social media after he appeared before a Parliamentary committee vetting him for the position of EACC Chairman, following his appointment by President Uhuru Kenyatta.

3. Pap Onditi

This has been trending after 11 people died in an accident at Pap Onditi area along the Homabay-Kisumu highway.

4. Chris Obure

This trend was inspired by wealthy Nairobi businessman Chris Obure who was arrested over a gun drama incident at a local club.

Obure has since been released on a Sh20,000 cash bail.

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