Social media, a slippery ground in Kenyan elections

Despite the low voter turnout countrywide, a number of Kenyans went online to share their views or participate in discussions around the election. [iStockphoto]

Intense heat from the controversial August 9 General Election may have cooled off but a wide array of political actors has created strong narratives aiming to dominate the ensuing public discourse.

Political parties, analysts, agents, voters and non-voters alike have all stormed social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to express their view and assert their position on the integrity of the election.