Hashtag ‘Siri Ni Numbers’ Breaks into Top 5 Worldwide on June 25 Protest Day
- Kenyans not only protested on the streets on Wednesday, June 25, but also commemorated those killed
- The people also showed up on social media, especially X, where a hashtag went viral worldwide
- The international community also joined in, helping Kenyans to continue trending the hashtag and asking that they protest peacefully
On Wednesday, June 25, Kenyans took to the streets in large numbers to demand justice for victims of police brutality and also commemorate those who were killed in 2024's Anti-Finance Bill protests.
Source: Instagram
As usual, Kenyans on the X (formerly Twitter) platform have always had a hashtag trend that helps amplify their message; for protests, it helps people understand the situation and also spread the word.
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If Kenyans had any doubts about their voices being heard internationally, they should be proud, especially with how the news spread on X.
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This was after the hashtag used for the day #SiriNiNumbers went viral on the X platform, becoming the number one trending topic in Kenya.
However, this was not the only big win for the day, as the hashtag went viral worldwide, appearing in the top 5 biggest trending topics in the world.
A quick search on the Trends24 website one could see that #SiriNiNumbers appeared in nearly all hourly timelines for the top trends all over the world.
Each time it appeared, it showed that the tweets were about 1.5 million to 2.2 million, showing just how much people tweeted using the tag.
At the time of this post, a search on the X platform showed that the tag was still leading with 3.58 million posts, which is a pretty significant number.
The Siri Ni Numbers in English means the secret is in the numbers, which, if elaborated, means that the more the numbers, the closer they are to getting a secret to freedom and the end of injustices.
Source: Twitter
Here are some of the posts that Kenyans shared on X using the said hashtag:
@firstladyship said:
"There is a Revolution going on in Kenya. The CNN, BBC & DW are covering the countrywide protests. No music, no food, no carnival; the people of Kenya are angry with William Ruto. Young people have taken over their country. #SiriNiNumbers #ThirdLiberation."
@Am_Blujay said:
"Kenyans are like the French as far as protests are concerned #SiriNiNumbers."
@janetmachuka_ said:
"These are people. These are Kenyans! #SiriNiNumbers #June25th."
@cathy_mutuku said:
"Proud of my country people #SiriNiNumbers."
@AdamMaina_ said:
"Today's numbers have clearly overshadowed last year's, truly #SiriNiNumbers."
AwinjaNyamwalo said:
"We showed up, not only Online but Physically too #SiriNiNumbers #June25th."
@vinguard254 said:
"When someone asks how we made it , tell him #SiriNiNumbers."
Celebrities show up for protests in Nairobi CBD
TUKO.co.ke also shared that several celebrities joined the protest, sharing videos and photos as they joined others in the Nairobi streets.
Jackie Matubia joined the protest to fight for her country, despite having recently buried her father.
Comedian Mammito, who is a nursing mom with a three-month-old child, showed up to protest in solidarity with fellow citizens.
Arrow Bwoy, protesting alongside Khaligraph Jones, was captured on video being beaten by a police officer, an act that angered many online.
Proofreading by Jackson Otukho, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
