“Be Mindful about what you post”
As Kenyans continues to share messages of hope and prayers for the nation, others share story of hope and stand in the gap to encourage families of the Dusit Attack Victims.
Following the attack, State House Kenya urged citizens to stop circulating messages, images or videos from the attack since it aids the criminals.
Kenyan Actor and Producer Mugambi took to twitter to plead with Kenyans to be careful on what they post.
He also narrated his frustration before his brother was rescued saying that it was difficult to sift through the information online to get updates on what was happening.
Despite the long wait and bumping into photos and videos that gave him chills, his brother was rescued and they were reunited.
Have a look at his full story
A close relative was in one of the 14 Riverside buildings. He’s been evacuated and he is well. The point of this is, when you hear your more intelligent peers talking about being mindful of what you post (because a friend or family member is here) please, please listen
In between the updates we received from my bro on WhatsApp, I was checking Twitter for truthful, reliable, informative updates on the attack. Not just for me, but for him, because what would he know when he’s trapped with colleagues in an office, with bullets ringing outside?
So just like several people on Twitter waiting and hoping and praying that a friend or loved one was safe, while wanting to know what’s happening, we had to sift through unsolicited forwards, unverified updates and contacts, and the most ridiculous, ill-timed conspiracy theories.
There were pics & videos too, fam. People clamouring to be the first to air a “fact”, or opinion, or unwelcome hateful comment; mere minutes after we heard that something was wrong. Imagine what it feels like for someone who only wants to know that their person will get out okay.
And some of your favourite tweeps were in on that action too.
So, this is a humble plea from the realest place ever, to exercise simple human courtesy and empathy. There are bigger things happening, there are events and feelings that matter more than your need to say something from your place of safety, privilege and ignorance.
I’ve received the most sincere words of encouragement, been given the warmest hugs, and been shown such kindness, & that’s because I was fortunate to be around people when the news hit. Still waiting to meet my bro & accord him the same love. It’s these real moments that matter.
Pole, I wasn’t done. I’ve just been joined by my brother. When I say he is alive and well, you guys, you have no idea what those words mean to me at this point.
My point is, when caught in the very real, very profound reminder of our mortality; when we’re reminded again how ugly humanity can be, and how we can get snuffed out, just like that… all this banter Doesn’t. Mean. Shit. I’m just saying, act, live, speak accordingly.
Even amid the uncertainty, Kenyans have stood together in prayer as the police continue with the operations.
God Bless Kenya.
My point is, when caught in the very real, very profound reminder of our mortality; when we're reminded again how ugly humanity can be, and how we can get snuffed out, just like that… all this banter Doesn't. Mean. Shit. I'm just saying, act, live, speak accordingly.
— Uncle Mbambambi (@ItsMugambi) January 15, 2019