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Outrage as Kenyans on Twitter lash out at CNN over 'terror hotbed' remark

Kenyans yesterday took to social media to ridicule CNN after the international news channel labelled the country as a hotbed of terrorism, ahead of US President Barack Obama's arrival.

Using the hashtag #SomeOneTellCNN on the twitter platform, thousands of Kenyans were joined by citizens of other countries around the world to taunt the Atlanta-based media house. Most of the posts sought to school CNN on the many 'amazing things' about Kenya, but not without a pinch of mockery, as some sought to vent their anger, resentment and sarcasm.

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