Kenyans on social media are reacting with a mix of humor and dark wit ahead of the highly anticipated protests set for Wednesday, June 25.
Among the trending names is viral mortician Ann Mwangangi, whose popularity continues to grow as Kenyans jokingly express their “final wishes” to her in the face of increasing police brutality that has tragically taken the lives of many young protesters.
Ann, who became a viral sensation after preparing the body of TikTok star Brian Chira following his death in 2024, has found herself once again in the spotlight.
As fear and tension rise across the country ahead of the Gen Z-led demonstrations, many young Kenyans have flocked to her TikTok page, sharing morbid jokes and even sending her money in case they don’t survive the protests.
One bold man from Murang’a County caught the attention of many when he sent KSh 1,000 to Ann as a deposit for his “future services.” According to Ann, the man asked if his body could be transported to her morgue, just in case. “He told me he’s paying in installments.
At first, I thought he was buying face powder,” she said during a TikTok livestream, holding back laughter and concern. “Now people are calling nonstop. Someone asked if they could be transferred from Murang’a to my morgue.
Honestly, I feel like as Kenyans, we’re exhausted. We’re now making jokes about death because of how bad things are.”
In one of her viral videos, Ann is seen inside the mortuary wearing her lab coat with a humorous caption from her followers: “Will you be at work on June 25?” In response, she pleaded with Kenyans to stay safe, saying: “Please be safe. I don’t want any clients after the protests.”
Some TikTok users even listed their burial preferences in the comment section:
- Gladys joked, “Mimi univalishe waist trainer, sitaki wajue nakuwaga na kitambi.” (Dress me in a waist trainer, I don’t want people knowing I had a belly.)
- Kylo said, “Usiniweke kwa fridge, nakuanga na pneumonia.” (Don’t put me in the fridge, I usually have pneumonia.)
- Kabiru Witu added, “Mkini view, avoid eye contact, nita shy juu ni first time.” (If you view me, don’t make eye contact. I’ll get shy — it’s my first time.)
- Melissa quipped, “Ann mimi usiniweke kwa cabinet ya juu, huwa nakojoa usiku, nitakojolea wengine.” (Ann, don’t put me in the top cabinet, I usually pee at night, I’ll pee on the others.)
- Tee Majimbo254 said, “Mimi ni last born, mnipee uji asubuhi na msinishoutie, napenda kulia.” (I’m the lastborn, give me porridge in the morning and don’t shout at me, I love to cry.)
- Janet Karimi756 offered a powerful counter: “Life is spiritual. I declare long life. I will not die prematurely.”
- Queen Mother 👑 wrote: “You need a flashlight to read the comments here – it’s too dark.”
- TEDDY BEAR🧸 added, “Tell me why I’m crying after reading the comments… you all are really ready to die for this country.”
- Thee Bøss #Bony said, “Let me write my eulogy now — my family might lie about my suffering in Nairobi.”
The trend of joking with Ann Mwangangi underscores a deeper pain and frustration many Kenyans feel, especially young people, as they face a future riddled with uncertainty and hardship.
Why Are Kenyans Protesting on June 25?
The protests scheduled for Wednesday, June 25, have been named the Gen Z Memorial March. They will mark one year since the deadly anti-Finance Bill demonstrations of June 2024, where numerous lives were lost, especially among the youth.
The march aims to honor those who died while protesting against what they saw as an unfair and burdensome tax regime.
Ahead of the memorial protests, Kenyans have once again turned to humor as a coping mechanism — creating memes, videos, and comment threads that reflect both resilience and the heartbreaking reality many are facing.
The online interactions, especially those involving Ann Mwangangi, reveal just how emotionally and mentally drained many citizens are — using satire as a way to express frustration, fear, and collective grief.
Despite the jokes, Ann continues to urge Kenyans to prioritize their safety and stay alive. “Let’s not joke with our lives. Please, let’s be careful,” she said in one of her closing messages.
The online buzz is a painful yet powerful reminder of how deeply Kenyans are affected by ongoing socio-political issues — and how even in the darkest moments, humor becomes a shared language of survival.
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