Kenyans on TikTok Share Dark Jokes about Dying during June 25 Protests: “Wazazi Wataomoka”

• It is clear that young Kenyans do not fear death, even as many look forward to taking to the streets on June 25
• Gen Zs on TikTok have shared comments about what will happen to them after their possible deaths during the protests
• Their dark humour exposes the state of affairs in Kenya, since many believe that going out on the streets to protest is almost a death sentence

Tomorrow, Wednesday, June 25, Kenyans will be marking one year since the June 25, 2024, Occupy Parliament demos that led to several deaths of protesters.

Netizens have been sharing information on social media platforms, showing their readiness for the day, during which they will demand justice for those killed through police brutality and an end to injustices.

Amidst all this, there have been those who have shown concern over their safety and whether they will return home in the evening.

Others have seen it as a moment to joke about the same, sharing humorous takes about their deaths and the afterlife.

Kenyans share death jokes on TikTok ahead of protests

As much as it might seem a joke, it is the fear of every Kenyan planning to attend the protests that they might lose their lives or be left fighting for them in a hospital bed.

Some netizens on TikTok shared these concerns in a post that went viral, initially posted by Manu.szq.

In his post, he shared a video of a car being driven down the road and captioned it, saying lunch would be at the State House and supper in heaven.

The post ignited funny reactions, with some even joking that they had already taken photos for their eulogy.

Others said it would be a good opportunity for their parents to get some money, just like Albert Ojwang and Boniface Kariuki's dad.

Here are some of the reactions that left many talking:

staceycoyee said:

"Mimi naye sijui Kwa nini babangu anasisitiza nikae mstari wa mbele."

Awuor said:

"Ndio Kutoka shoot, Eulogy ni drip tu."

janerose qoey said:

"Finally ill meet my lifetime crush iscarioti hold on babe see tomorrow."

Hee said:

"Cousins plz kiss my comment ka mnaamini tutarudi papa hapa kushukuru....no one's going to die akh."

Nimu said:

"Hi generation imerogwa walai because what are you saying."

H.E Caleb mungai said:

"After going through the comments..i can now fully confirm Ruto is dealing with a mad generation."

Sam said:

"Hii maandamano itakuwa tamuu juu ukipigwa risasi iza a win for your family kwanza mzae ameniekea double chance, it's time to make them proud."

Marse said:

"Solomon Ni Wangu tusisumbuane wasichana."

JoyMula100 said:

"Make ksh 2million in a day with me. Sitawafunza Kila kitu."

Nthambi_MUA said:

"Mi bora mamangu ajengwe zake, na musimuinterview sana na kizungu."

Netizen sends deposit to Mortician Ann Mwangangi

Earlier, famous mortician Ann Mwangangi complained after being teased by Kenyans ahead of the planned protests.

She shared a video on her TikTok account, noting that a man had sent KSh 1,000 to her as an early deposit in case he is brought to the morgue.

The mortician wondered how far Kenyans want to take the death jokes, and asked them to be safe as she was not intending to work on the said date.

Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.

Source: TUKO.co.ke