Trending Topics on 21st March 2017

Kenyans on social media were on Tuesday engaging in various debates among them a survey report that showed the popularity of Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho, Kiambu's William Kabogo and Dr Alfred Mutua of Machakos.

Here are the topics trending on the Social Media.

#TIFAPolls

This topic was trending after research firm TIFA (Trends and Insights For Africa) released an opinion poll indicating who are the most popular aspirants in the Governorship contests in Kiambu, Mombasa and Machakos.

The poll, which triggered varied reactions on social media, showed that incumbent the Governors were leading in all their respective counties.

[caption caption="TIFA poll for Kiambu"][/caption]

[caption caption="TIFA poll for Machakos"][/caption]

[caption caption="TIFA poll for Mombasa"][/caption]

 

#WhyJohoAgain

This trend was initiated by supporters of the National Super Alliance (NASA) to express support for Mombasa Governor Ali Hassan Joho who has been in a prolonged tussle with the President.

A section of online users claimed that the Jubilee government was doing everything to ensure Joho fails politically. On the other hand, Jubilee supporters accused Joho of disrespecting the Head of State.

#WaterSourcesKe

Under the hashtag #WaterSourcesKe online users expressed their concerns over the ongoing water crisis across the country.

Reports indicate that 6 in every10 Kenyans are unhappy with the delivery of water services by the government.

#UhuruinKisii

This hashtag began trending after President Kenyatta landed in Kisii for his official tour in the region. 

The President was expected to launch projects including  Magwagwa Road and Uhuru Kenyatta Dorm in Nyambaria boys.