Kenyans 'Greet' Jaymo Ule Msee for Claiming June 25 Maandamano Was Fake
- Content creator Jaymo Ule Msee's comments on the June 25, 2025, protests received intense criticism
- His number was leaked on X, and some took to sending greetings, a term used to describe hostile messages
- However, some defended Jaymo's right to express his views, while others called for his cancellation across various platforms
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Content creator Wilson Gathoni, better known as Jaymo Ule Msee, is on the receiving end for cheapening the just-concluded Gen Z memorial protests.
Source: Facebook
The protests held on Wednesday, June 25, started as peaceful demonstrations but later turned chaotic with running battles between the police officers and protesters.
In some places, they were infiltrated by goons who looted stores.
The main aim was to remember Kenyans who died during the Occupy Parliament protests in June 2024.
What did Jaymo Ule Msee say about maandamano?
After the protests, Jaymo took to social media to express an unpopular opinion, downplaying the impact of the protests.
He claimed that the protests had zero impact and had a tribal leaning.
"June 25, 2024 - authentic and genuine maandamano with impact. June 25, 2025, very fake maandamano with a tribal leaning with zero impact," Jaymo wrote on Facebook.
His opinion was criticised, and he had to lock his comment section on Facebook.
Jaymo Ule Msee posts hostile texts he'd received
The influencer also posted screenshots of messages and countless calls he had received from Kenyans, disappointed in him.
"Mimi sio wa Kucome ... Aura for Aura ..Hawa ndio wasalimianaji Wakuu ....Keep them coming I will keep sharing them," he captioned the screenshots.
Source: Instagram
Mixed reactions as Kenyans 'greet' Jaymo Ule Msee
On X, tweeps leaked his phone number for his critics to call or send him negative messages. This is a common practice today in Kenya, and it has been baptised 'sending greetings'.
Some people showed the messages of insults they had sent Jaymo.
However, some also defended him:
Here are their mixed reactions, as picked from X:
@Saginidr:
"This is a democratic space, everyone is entitled to their opinion...and yours doesn't supersede his..... that's democracy."
@mzeegt:
"You can't be fighting for justice and not letting others support what they believe in. If what he posted is what he believes, let him be. You also believe in your own."
@Berndkush:
"What rights and freedoms are you fighting for? You want to force him to side with you?"
@ian_joev4:
"These PR people, or call them “influencers/media people” should learn that they are because of us..so we must really drill that in their heads."
@ian_joev4:
"Tuna cancel uyu jamaa kila mahali..ata fb , youtube including everywhere ..let’s go..this time tunawafunza adabu kama muscians..NKT !mtu akishiba ananyamaza."
@KenyaTwitt:
"I have ...him...We must rewrite history."
@KingoriYvonne:
"Starve him of the attention he is looking for. We have bigger problems, like making sure that must go is gone for good."
Who else was 'greeted' by Kenyans recently?
DIG Eliud Lagat was recently 'greeted' by Kenyans after blogger and teacher Albert Ojwang's death.
The public blamed Lagat for Ojwang's death after he was arrested in Homa Bay for allegedly posting controversial information about the police boss.
Lagat's number leaked online, and as usual, several Kenyans reached out to him, 'sending greeting' via phone calls and messages.
Screenshots of some of the WhatsApp messages full of insults and mockery that Kenyans sent Lagat surfaced online and trended for days.
Lagat later stepped aside from his duties to allow investigations into the blogger's death. In a press statement, the deputy IG said his decision was guided by the need to uphold integrity and transparency as the probe continues.
The father also sent his condolences to Ojwang's family. The 31-year-old teacher will be laid to rest on Friday, July 4, in Kasipul Kabondo, Homa Bay county.
What did Karen Nyamu say about June 25 protests?
In other news, Senator Karen Nyamu expressed her disapproval of the June 25 protests.
She claimed that the protests were aimless and marred by violence.
Nyamu lamented about the shops, especially those owned by the Kikuyu business community, which were looted during the protests.
Caren Nyota, HoD Entertainment, added: Who else was 'greeted' by Kenyans recently?
Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
