Hilarious Memes as Gen-Zs Assign Themselves Kikuyu Names to Squash Tribal Narrative: “Githeri Rasta”
- Kenyans have united online under the hashtag #WeAreAllKikuyus, using it across social media in a show of unity
- Thousands have added Kikuyu names to their profiles and posted hilarious memes in the Kikuyu dialect, making the hashtag trend
- Gen Z spearheaded this with celebrities and a few politicians joining in to adopt Kikuyu names and share the hashtags
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Kenyans have come together in a show of unity under the hashtag #WeAreAllKikuyus, with thousands using it in various posts across social media.
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Many have changed their usernames to include Kikuyu names and shared memes in the Kikuyu dialect to promote oneness.
Why is #WeAreAllKikuyus trending?
Social media users decided to go all out in defiance of tribal profiling that had been linked to the recent protests witnessed in the country.
This began after a section of politicians allied to the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party alleged that the recent wave of Gen Z demonstrations was being sponsored by the Agikuyu community.
They claimed that some leaders from the community were inciting young people against President William Ruto’s government.
Gen Zs, who have stood out as tribeless and leaderless, refuted these claims, arguing that it was a tactic aimed at downplaying their cause and dividing Kenyans along ethnic lines.
The angered youth, in their posts, emphasised that their identity was Kenyan, not the tribe they originate.
Gen Z memes to squash tribal narratives
To make it more engaging, Kenyans infused humour by creating memes that playfully poked fun at Kikuyu stereotypes.
They included light-hearted jokes such as the infamous “R-for-L” accent.
Some examples included Brack Rabel instead of Black Label, Melly Clismas instead of Merry Christmas, among others.
Kenyans showed their solidarity by celebrating the Agikuyu culture through humorous memes and food-related posts.
Renowned blogger Cyprian Nyakundi changed his handle to Cyprian, Is Nyakundi Kibiru, politician Kalonzo Musyoka posted that his name is Stephen Kariuki Musyoka, while former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua shared his name as Rigathi Gachagua Reriani.
Who is sponsoring Gen Z protests?
In other news, TUKO.co.ke reported that politicians and leaders allied to President William Ruto called out former president Uhuru Kenyatta, claiming he is responsible for the anti-government protests.
The leaders, including Ruto’s right-hand man Farouk Kibet, accused the former head of state of inciting political unrest in the country to sabotage the ruling administration.
This came after Uhuru expressed his support for the youth-led protests and criticised Ruto’s regime.
However, politicians, including Kimani Ichung’wah and Sylvanus Osoro defended the head of state, urging Uhuru to respect the presidency.
Were Kenyan youths paid to protests?
TUKO.co.ke also reported that former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua dismissed claims that youths were paid to demonstrate against Ruto’s government.
His response came after interior cabinet secretary Kipchumba Murkomen alleged that the protests were an attempt to overthrow the government.
The former deputy president argued that the president had failed to implement his promises to Kenyans, hence the uproar.
He also claimed that goons who vandalised property and looted businesses in various towns were state-sponsored.
Proofreading by Asher Omondi, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
