BREAKING NEWS: Calls to Ban Ruto at UNGA 79 Continue to Reverberate Online
— How Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram Are Turning into a Digital Courtroom
23rd September 2024
Social media is ablaze with calls for President William Ruto to be banned from addressing the United Nations General Assembly's 79th session (UNGA 79). What started as whispers has transformed into a global chorus of dissent. The hashtag #BanRutoAtUNGA79 is trending across Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram, with hundreds of thousands of users demanding that Ruto be denied the prestigious UN platform.
Ruto UNGA 79: The Latest Reactions from the Digital Frontlines
🚨 Pretty Wambui♥️
@iam__wambui
"If you see this post, type #BanRutoAtUNGA79"
💬 Sep 21
🔁 Retweets: 1.4K
❤️ Likes: 5K
🔽👀 Comments: "It’s time the world hears the truth."
Okiya Omtata said: Dear world, help us appeal to the UN to #BanRutoAtUNGA79
His policemen are finishing our youthful population.
If this appears on your TL, just retweet and quote the tag.
Make it trend widely.
The Surge: Twitter Erupts in a Firestorm
Twitter is ground zero for the movement, with users flooding timelines in a coordinated effort to block Ruto’s appearance at UNGA. Posts recount horrifying tales of alleged human rights abuses, urging world leaders to take a stand.
💥 Boniface Mwangi - Commentary
@B0nifaceMwangi_
"We won’t stop calling out President William Ruto. Let the United Nations know why we don’t want him to be given any platform. #BanRutoAtUNGA79"
🕒 14 minutes ago
🎬 Video Clip: 0:01 / 0:11
🔁 3.6K Retweets | 🔊 Shares: 4K
🗣️ I am Chege
@_James041
"He sprayed poisonous water and gases into our homesteads. #BanRutoAtUNGA79"
📅 Sep 21
💬 Replies: 3.2K
🔥 Retweets: 4K
TikTok Joins the Rebellion: 15 Seconds of Fury
The hashtag isn’t just trending on Twitter—it’s moved to TikTok, where short, impactful videos show chilling footage of alleged police brutality under Ruto’s administration. One TikTok video, showing police tear-gassing civilians, is gaining serious momentum.
TikTok User @KenyaProtests
*"This is what Ruto’s regime looks like."
🎥 [Clip: 00:15, Protestors fleeing tear gas clouds]*
Posted 6 hours ago
🎬 Views: 1.2M
❤️ Likes: 120K
Comments flood in:
💬 “This is not leadership. This is oppression.”
💬 “Where are human rights?”
The visuals of gas canisters and bloodied protestors leave no room for interpretation—users are sharing videos, memes, and clips with intensity.
🚨TikTok Trending Sound Alert!
💣 Nicki Bigfish
@nickiBIGFISH
"#BanRutoAtUNGA79"
💥 He pushed teenagers to the brink.
🎬 [Sound: Echo of police sirens]
🎥 [Clip: 00:08, teens running from tear gas]
💬 ”This has to stop. Lives are being lost.”
Posted 4 hours ago | Views: 920K | Likes: 70K
TikTok has become a digital battleground, where users stitch together clips of protests and speeches, raising awareness. The short, punchy content is igniting conversations far beyond Kenya, drawing eyes from around the globe.
The People Speak Out—A Cry for Accountability
In a thread that’s amassed tens of thousands of reactions, Kenyans are posting names of victims, tagging their stories under the trending hashtag. From alleged abductions to deaths at the hands of security forces, social media is becoming a digital courtroom, with the president in the spotlight.
The Backlash—Ruto Defenders Enter the Chat
Not everyone is joining the chorus against Ruto. There are defenders, claiming this campaign is politically motivated. One user’s response has also gone viral, casting doubt on the credibility of the accusations.
@Mkipruto49
"Why are we always turning to social media to air grievances instead of finding real solutions? Our country needs development, not hashtags."
📅 Posted 2 hours ago
🔁 Retweets: 300
While this sentiment represents a small but vocal minority, it has sparked heated debates in comment sections across platforms, further fueling engagement.
The Global Echo—What’s Next for Ruto at UNGA 79?
The digital wildfire is spreading beyond Kenyan borders. #BanRutoAtUNGA79 has now attracted international human rights organizations. Human Rights Watch recently retweeted one of the viral posts, hinting at a possible investigation into the accusations.
International Reactions
🌍 Amnesty International
@amnesty
"We are closely monitoring the situation. Human rights violations must be addressed. #BanRutoAtUNGA79"
📅 Posted 12 hours ago
💬 Replies: 4K
🔁 Retweets: 15K
The United Nations has yet to respond to the growing calls, but pressure is mounting. As more videos, memes, and stories emerge, the urgency for global action continues to build.
The Bigger Picture—Is Social Media the New Courtroom?
The explosion of digital activism against Ruto has shown that social media isn’t just a platform for conversations—it’s becoming a digital courtroom where leaders are judged by public sentiment. From video reels to viral tweets, this global outcry could have serious consequences.
The upcoming UNGA 79 session may be more than a political stage; it’s becoming a battleground for public opinion. Will Ruto be allowed to speak? Or will the growing noise of #BanRutoAtUNGA79 silence his microphone?
Meanwhile Ruto is Already in Haiti after UNGA 79
As Kenya’s President William Ruto concludes his appearance at the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, he has now arrived in Haiti, where Kenya’s involvement in the country’s security crisis is sparking significant backlash. The president's decision to send 600 additional police officers to Haiti, raising Kenya's total deployment to 1,000, has ignited a firestorm of criticism from Kenyans who feel their own security needs are being neglected.
Ruto in Haiti: A Controversial Visit Amid Unrest
President Ruto, fresh from delivering a speech at UNGA 79, where he advocated for stronger African representation on the global stage, has now landed in the embattled capital of Port-au-Prince. This visit comes on the heels of Kenya’s controversial decision to lead a multinational security mission in Haiti, tasked with combating the violent gangs controlling much of the city.
Ruto’s arrival in Haiti was met with mixed reactions on social media, as Kenyan citizens voiced growing frustrations. While international leaders have praised Kenya’s leadership in Haiti, many Kenyans are questioning why their country is taking on such a monumental task when insecurity and economic hardship at home are still rampant.
Ruto Cares for Haiti, But What About Kenya? — Social Media Erupts
Social media platforms like Twitter and TikTok are flooded with opinions, memes, and videos dissecting Ruto’s international ambitions. The president's visit to Haiti and his decision to send 600 more officers to fight gangs have sparked outrage across Kenyan platforms.
🚨 @WambuiKenyatta
"First Ruto talks at the UNGA, now he's in Haiti? Why not fight the insecurity back here at home before playing hero in the Caribbean? #RutoInHaiti"
💬 Sep 21
🔁 Retweets: 4K
❤️ Likes: 10K
On Twitter, the hashtag #RutoInHaiti has been trending, as users voice their dissatisfaction with the president's priorities. Some argue that Kenya’s role in Haiti is an unnecessary distraction from its pressing domestic issues, such as rising crime rates and economic inflation.