FKF national elections top social media trends

Newly elected Football Kenya Federation (FKF) president Nick Mwendwa, casts his vote during the FKF Special Annual general meeting elections on February 10, 2016 at the Safaricom Stadium, Nairobi. The FKF elections was the top trending topic in the Kenyan social media for the better part of Wednesday. PHOTO | CHRIS OMOLLO |

What you need to know:

  • Through various hashtags such as #FKFElections, FootballBallot and #FKFPolls, Kenyans discussed the unfolding events on various social media platforms throughout the day.
  • The elections, the last stage of an involving three-tier campaign, was the most discussed topic on Facebook and Twitter for the better part of the day, and the live television coverage by various media houses pushed the discussions even further.
  • Kenyans discussed the shortcomings of the outgoing regime led by Sam Nyamweya, as they urged the national delegates to elect a leader who will revolutionise football in the country.
  • They pledged their support for the various candidates vying for office, with Nick Mwendwa receiving overwhelming support on the inter-webs.

As the 77 delegates remained holed up inside the Safaricom Stadium Indoor Arena on Wednesday evening, hundreds of thousands of Kenyans were discussing the Football Kenya Federation national elections on social media.

Through various hashtags such as #FKFElections, FootballBallot and #FKFPolls, Kenyans discussed the unfolding events on various social media platforms throughout the day.

The elections, the last stage of an involving three-tier campaign, was the most discussed topic on Facebook and Twitter for the better part of the day, and the live television coverage by various media houses pushed the discussions even further.

Kenyans discussed the shortcomings of the outgoing regime led by Sam Nyamweya, as they urged the national delegates to elect a leader who will revolutionise football in the country.

CONGRATULATORY MESSAGES

They pledged their support for the various candidates vying for office, with Nick Mwendwa receiving overwhelming support on the inter-webs.

And when the Kariobangi Sharks chairman was announced winner at around 5pm, his massive followers on both Twitter and Facebook burst into jubilation.

Congratulatory messages for the newly-elected FKF president filtered in thick and fast, complete with funny memes and flashy pictures.

The new FKF president @Nmwendwa soon after being elected, tweeted: Lets proceed and get the job done. Thanks for those who believed. To all others, join the ship and believe!

For the better part of Wednesday, the hashtag #FKFelections was the top trending topic in the country.

Here are some of the Twitter reactions:

Sammy Ty Sholei ‏@sammysholei: #FKFelections Congratulations @Nmwendwa you worked extremely hard for it, you deserved the Win. Take us to Canaan Now you are the Driver.

Dennis Itumbi ‏@OleItumbi: Congratulations once again @Nmwendwa - may your 8 year plan now come to life #FKFElections

Carol Radull ‏@CarolRadull: Congratulations Nick Mwendwa! @Nmwendwa The new FKF President! *Happy Dance* #FKFElections #TheScoreKE

Erick Moirongo @EMoirongo: Dear Football Kenya Delegates, Vote wisely and REMEMBER KENYAN SOCCER SUCCESS depends on you. #FKFElections.

David Maraba ‏@MarabaDavid: Harambee Stars is now No.99 on FIFA rankings. Nick Mwendwa we're watching #FKFElections #FootballBallot

Otieno Odongo ‏@Odongoism: Congratulations to Nick Mwendwa. He fully deserves it. #FKFBallot

Bob Odhiambo ‏@Bob_Odhiambo: Nyamweya should have resigned or quit the race long time ago. He's made us waste our energy and time on rants #FKFELECTION #FootballBallot

Claudia Ekai ‏@Claudshavin: Women football in Kenya has always been nonexistent. Hope new office will change this #Footballballot

Erickson* ‏@Sirrickoz: Good to see new and young blood take the realm as the football head. It was about time. Congrats Nick Mwendwa #FootballBallot