Trending Topics in Kenya on March 2, 2017

Here are some of the topics which were trending on Twitter.

#MusaliaMudavadi

The Amani National Congress (ANC) leader was also the subject of discussion following a Twitter poll which sought to assess whether he would fulfil his presidential aspirations under the National Super Alliance (NASA).

Most of those who weighed in on the matter seemed to support a Mudavadi presidency describing him as a leader who was loved and respected, thus fueling the topic to the top of the trends.

#ElectionPreparedness

National Super Alliance (NASA) leaders led by Raila Odinga held a joint press conference on the level of preparedness for the August 8 General Election.

During the presser, they urged the IEBC to collaborate with the Opposition in order to deliver a credible election.

Willy Paul

Kenyans were still discussing the gospel musician for the better part of the day following the release of his song, Yes I Do, with Jamaican songstress Alaine Laughton.

KANU Chairman

KANU Chairman Gideon Moi earlier in the day toured Embu county where he held a closed-door meeting with area Governor Martin Wambora.

Isiolo

The topic was among the top trends after EACC officers were attacked by angry residents shortly after raiding the home of Governor Godana Doyo and the county treasury offices.

The detectives were looking for documents relating to a Sh271 million road that was reportedly never constructed.

Read Also: EACC Officers Attacked in Isiolo During Raid at Governor Godana Doyo's Home

Uhuru Park/ Uber Strike

Uhuru Park was on trends after Uber drivers on Thursday camped at the venue to protest low earnings due to reduced amounts charged to their clients.

Alliance High

Heart-wrenching details of bullying and torture of Form One students in Alliance High School were revealed in a shocking report compiled by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) and Ministry of Education officers.

Kenyans expressed shock and disappointment that heinous acts had been ongoing at the country's academic giant for so long without action being taken.

Court of Appeal

The Appellate Court was trending after it gave the negotiating parties in the ongoing doctors' strike five more days to resolve the stalemate.

At the same time, it allowed religious bodies to join the talks and report on the progress on March 7.

Shanzu

Police have launched a manhunt for robbers who attacked six IPOA officers at Shanzu area in Mombasa and made away with two laptops, phones and Sh50,000.

The trend was further fueled when four drug-trafficking suspects were rearrested shortly after being freed by Shanzu court after the prosecution failed to prefer charges.

Meru South

Police on Thursday morning set fire on a haul of bhang that had been seized in the Meru South region.

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