Kenyans Urged To Change Profile Pictures

Netizens are calling on Kenyans to change their profile pictures to images of those who lost their lives during the June 25, 2024, maandamano as a show of protest and remembrance.

The campaign draws inspiration from a recent South African initiative, where people turned their profile pictures purple to raise awareness about gender-based violence (GBV) and femicide, as stated in the Telegram post from @bnnkenya.

The main person behind the Telegram post is not specified, but @bnnkenya is a known source for entertainment and celebrity news in Kenya.

The broader situation involves the recent maandamano, which have been a topic of public discussion in Kenya, with various groups and individuals expressing their opinions and demands. The campaign to change profile pictures is a form of online protest and remembrance, showing solidarity with the families of those who lost their lives.

The use of social media campaigns to raise awareness and show solidarity is not new, as seen in the South African example. This form of online activism allows people to come together and make their voices heard, even if they are not physically present at the protests or demonstrations.