Kenya’s digital streets are buzzing as politics, faith, football and the future collide.
From President William Ruto’s push for economic transformation and bold projections of what Kenya could look like by 2032, to Health CS Aden Duale facing backlash after a fiery appearance on JKL Live, Kenyans are weighing leadership and accountability in real time. The debate deepens with renewed questions around Prophet Owuor’s miracles and the uneasy clash between faith and science, while on the global stage, football fans can’t stop talking about Benfica’s stunning Champions League demolition of Real Madrid.
Here are the top 10 trends
CitizenTVFakeNews
Trending for the second day in a row, it is related to posts accusing the media house of spreading information that Kenyans believe is inaccurate, biased and unverifiable.
Most of the posts are linked to Wednesday’s night JKL interview where host Jeff Koinange hosted Health CS Aden Duale who dismissed reports that Sh11 billion was lost through fraudulent means, saying Sh11.6 billion worth of fake claims were rejected by the digital system.
CrossOfJesusTrophies
This top trend is about Prophet David Owour’s last Sunday’s healing service in Kawasaki City, Japan, where people are reported to have received healing with church followers calling it end time revivals
Many followers of the Repentance and Healing Church see the healing and other miracles as signs of Biblical prophecy.
“The POWER and AUTHORITY of the BLOOD of Jesus is being displayed across the earth,as we witness the LOVE and MERCY of GOD.
Kasongonomics
This is mainly about measures President William Ruto has taken to revive the Kenyan economy and get a higher ranking by the Moody’s.
“A stronger shilling, rising reserves, and improved access to global markets don’t happen by chance. They’re signals that tough economic reforms are beginning to pay off,” Johnson Mugo shared.
RomanticKambas
The social media driven buzz is mainly on posts joking about Kamba people or romance in a light-hearted way and not from an event covered on mainstream media.
KenyaIn2032
It’s one of the trending topics alongside other political and economic themes.
Kenyans are using the hashtag to share visions, memes, opinions, and debates about what Kenya might look like in the year 2032, including hopes, fears, political aspirations, national development, or long-term goals.
Benfica
Trending following Wednesday night’s dramatic 4-2 win over Real Madrid in the Champions League.
The win thrust them into one of the playoff spots (finishing in the allotted 9th-24th range), denying Real Madrid automatic progression.
JKL Live
The Citizen TV Wednesday night show hosted by journalist Jeff Koinange is trending over Wednesday’s interview with Health CS Aden Duale.
Among the reasons the show is trending is Duale’s comment on Repentance and Holiness Church’s Prophet David Owour.
“When facts don’t support the narrative, headlines are weaponised. That’s how propaganda works,” Mwala Kapkembu shared.
RutoEconomicGains
This is mainly about the government’s economic programmes spread across Kenya.
It mainly tagged in posts on President William Ruto’s Kisii visit where he announced multibillion projects.
“We have invested Sh33 Billion in the construction of affordable houses, modern markets and hostels, Sh7 Billion in the upgrading of roads and more than Sh400 Million in the modernisation of the Suneka Airport,” Ruto announced after groundbreaking of construction of the Sh350 Million Nyambera Modern Market in Kisii county that will be ready later this year.
AffordableHousingProgramme
The discussion on how affordable President William Ruto’s affordable housing units are, continues to feature prominently online, with some of the Kenyans drawing comparisons with the Singapore housing model.
StrongerKenyaVibes
It’s mainly about good economic news and optimism, such as discussions around the Kenyan economy showing signs of progress or resilience.
Also used by people to signal a positive mindset- celebrating wins (big or small) and projecting a future where Kenya becomes stronger socially, economically or culturally.
