NAIROBI, Kenya- In a marathon six-hour X (formerly Twitter) space, over 54,000 listeners, including high-profile government officials like Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, gathered to discuss the mysterious disappearance of a famous content creator.
The missing content creator, known as Crazy Nairobian is said to have been picked from his home by detectives and taken to an unknown place.
More than 20 human rights organizations including Amnesty International Kenya have called for his release and those of others associated with him.
The virtual assembly quickly transformed into a fiery forum, with speakers lambasting the government for its perceived failures and the recent wave of arrests targeting popular online personalities due to the ongoing protests against the controversial Financial Bill 2024.
The conversation, which initially aimed to shed light on the whereabouts of the missing content creator, spiraled into a broader critique of the Kenyan government.
Participants expressed their frustration over the controversial Financial Bill 2024, which has sparked widespread protests and exacerbated the country’s already struggling economy.
“We are living in tough times, and instead of addressing our real issues, the government is busy silencing voices that speak the truth,” one speaker passionately declared, echoing the sentiments of many others who joined the space.
The bill, seen by many as an attempt to impose additional financial burdens on an already overtaxed populace, has become a lightning rod for public anger.
Murkomen, who joined the discussion, found himself at the receiving end of the participants’ ire.
The host insisted that he reveal where the missing content creator was, to which he answered; “I don’t know bro.”
With that, he was relegated back to being a listener of the space.
Calls for transparency and accountability were relentless, with speakers accusing the government of prioritizing its interests over those of the citizens.
“Where is the empathy? Where is the action? People are suffering, and all we get are empty promises,” another speaker criticized.
The space provided a platform for Kenyans to vent their frustrations and seek solidarity in their shared grievances.
Many participants highlighted the growing crackdown on content creators, whom they believe are being targeted for their influential roles in mobilizing public opinion against the government’s unpopular policies.
“This is not just about one missing creator; it’s about the freedom of expression that is under threat in our country,” one listener pointed out.
