Kenyans have once again proven that humor is their greatest weapon, even in tense political moments. Following President William Ruto’s recent directive to security officers to “shoot to disable” violent protestors and looters, social media exploded — not with outrage, but with jokes, memes, and playful photos that turned a serious instruction into an unexpected comedy trend.
Under the hashtag #ShootToDisable, Kenyans flooded Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and TikTok with hilarious images of people pretending to limp, crawl, or use crutches — suggesting they had already been “disabled” in anticipation of the police.
One viral comment read, “Mko na jokes kweli,” capturing the nation’s mood as laughter echoed louder than fear.
The humorous posts quickly drew thousands of likes and shares, offering a glimpse into how Kenyans use satire as a form of political commentary.
While critics condemned the president’s choice of words as dangerous and undemocratic, netizens chose laughter over lament.
Photos of President Ruto alongside edited images of “disabled” citizens have become the talk of the internet, once again showing that in Kenya, no matter how tough things get, humour always finds a way in — and “mko na jokes” becomes a national anthem.
By Kenyans