Twitter Streets: The Most Talked About Trends Today - January 2

Article by Maureen Kasuku

2nd Jan, 2020 at 9:51AM

Mercy Kyallo and Ken Mijungu Take Sides on Betty Kyallo's Post

Ken Mijungu came to Dennis Okari's defense on Tuesday following Betty Kyallo's post which led fans to bashing Okari, portraying him a deadbeat dad. Yesterday, Betty's sister Mercy Kyallo headbutted Mijungu on the issue expressing her disappointment by his sentiments. Part of her statement read, "Ken, you cannot force a thank you, Maybe that is why the old Swahili Saying "Tenda Wema nenda Zako" You wrote her a disrespectful message asking her why she hasn't thanked Dennis & you in her post, really?".

Immigration Department Responds to Nigerian's JKIA Harassment Allegations

The immigration department issued a press release on Wednesday refuting claims of mistreatment towards Michael Ernest, a Nigerian national. Ernest, who had booked a flight to Mozambique, took to Twitter on Friday claiming he had been harassed by JKIA officials.
"I arrived Kenya 21st and today 27th I was to get to Maputo from Nairobi only for immigration officers to stop me insinuating the following a. I could have a fake ticket (like really?)…" said Ernest. The immigration department responded saying he "was not singled out because of his nationality and neither was he called a criminal", further adding that it was standard procedure for nationals travelling to a third country without onward or return tickets.

James Charles 'Cancelled' For Using The N-Word?

The internet is outraged over a video in which beauty influencer James Charles may or may not have said the N-word. In his insta story, Charles posted a video singing Saweetie's "My Type" whose lyrics include the N-word. Charles cannot be clearly heard saying the word but #JamesCharlesIsOverParty topped trends before getting the chance to defend himself. He has since responded to a fan who asked where he says, "no? turn up the volume & listen, I skip over it. how stupid would I have to be to confidently record a video of me singing the n word and still have it up the next morning."

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Maureen Kasuku

Maureen is our resident cat lady and Beyoncé stan. She writes about spas, brunch and ballet recitals but has never been to any. Moonlights as a social justice activist in her spare time. She knows things and is obnoxiously opinionated on the internet but not in real life

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