Here are the topics Kenyans on Twitter were talking about on Wednesday, January 4, 2017, and why:
1. #SomeoneTellRaila
Kenyans shared their messages of criticism and support for CORD leader Raila Odinga under the topic #SomeonetellRaila.
Though the trend did not have an original basis, a section of the public took the opportunity to implore the former Prime Minister to move away from what they termed as politics that lead to violence.
At the same time, some netizens assured Mr Odinga that he was their sure candidate in the much-awaited 2017 General Election
2. #KFCBActsOnBeerAds
The Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) on Wednesday issued a statement warning alcohol companies against publicising their products during the watershed period (5 am to 10pm).
KFCB noted that the ads were in contravention of the Constitution as they were produced without proper licencing.
The Board added that airing of the promotional messages during the said period had a negative effect on underage children as it was glorifying taking of alcohol.
According to the presser, the direction was prompted following public complaints. This initiated a point of discussion among the public under the hashtag #KFCBActsOnBeerAds.
3. #RMS chair SK macharia
Citizen TV owner SK Macharia has been on the trends since Tuesday after appearing before a Senate committee that had been collecting public views on the controversial election laws that were passed by the National Assembly.
In his address, Dr Macharia boldly stated that according to the statistics his company tracked through satellite phones, CORD leader Raila Odinga won the 2007 Presidential Election.
His remarks set the stage for a conversation among Kenyans.
The highly disputed Election Laws that seek the use of a manual backup in the upcoming General Election has continued to be a point of debate in the country.
Kenyans have raised various opinions on what ought to be the ideal way to handle the elections.
