There is always drama on Kenyan Twitter, and the most recent exchange between attorney Nelson Havi and blogger-turned-politician Robert Alai has made people laugh. It all began when Alai disregarded the notion that former Chief Justice David Maraga would be a strong contender for president, labeling it politically naïve.
Havi, who appeared to be in favor of the idea, took offense at the remark and mockingly asked Alai to simply call him a fool. “I do not mind being a fool. It is the beginning of wisdom,” Havi retorted, transforming the argument into a lesson in humility.Never one to back down from a Twitter sparring session, however, Alai swiftly responded with a cheeky “Awuoro Shemeji!”—a Luo expression that simultaneously acknowledges Havi as an in-law and conveys amusement or disbelief.
This was a reference to the intermarriages between various Kenyan communities, especially Kikuyus and Luos, which frequently come up in social and political discourse, according to those in the know. The conversation’s lighthearted tone kept readers interested in the thread and waiting to see what would happen next.
Havi, who never passes up an opportunity for a clever rejoinder, kept the humor going by urging Alai to “Come take away your many sisters.” I can go get Mrima’s others.”—a lighthearted comment suggesting that he had many choices regarding Luo-Kikuyu relationships. The playful tone of their conversation, even though
The somber political overtone served as a welcome diversion from the typical divisive Twitter arguments. Once again demonstrating that Kenyan Twitter is unbeaten at entertaining debates, Kenyans on X (formerly Twitter) could not help but laugh at how swiftly a political discussion had devolved into a family affair.
By kenyans