Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu was banned from WhatsApp due to an overwhelming number of messages and small payments she has been receiving from the public. In an unusual form of protest, people have been sending her small amounts, such as 1 Kenyan Shilling, in response to her support of the controversial Finance Bill. This flood of texts and payments, expressing citizens' displeasure, ultimately led to her ban from the messaging platform.
The senator has voiced her frustration on social media, referring to those who messaged and sent money as "Tukware," indicating her annoyance.
This backlash follows a controversial comment where she bragged about using tampons instead of pads, further angering many Kenyans.
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Public reaction on social media has been largely supportive of the ban, with many Facebook users rejoicing at the news. Users on Facebook and other platforms have expressed satisfaction, believing the senator deserved this consequence for her stance on the Finance Bill. Some have even suggested targeting her Instagram and TikTok accounts next.
One Kenyan has said "Achat na Tampons" which Translates to (Let her chat with tampons). Another Facebook user has urged people to do the same trend on her TikTok and Instagram accounts.
The 2024 financial bill, which ignited this protest, has sparked widespread debate in Kenya. Citizens have utilized this unique form of protest to express their dissatisfaction and demand a response from the politician
