Yego’s win at the IAAF championships in Beijing has spurred creativity in Kenyans who are still celebrating the historic throw.
The hashtag #ThingsYegoCanThrow has been trending on Twitter and with it cynical, sarcastic and humorous jabs at issues affecting our country and lives.
@WaihigaMwaura: #ThingsYegoCanThrow Arsenal to the top of the table
@BenditZeMachine: #ThingsYegoCanThrow Peeps who use 208 to mean "Tuonane",
42z to mean "Photos" and 21002 to mean "Tumia Tu"
@Ramah_Nyang: Too bad the KES isn't among #ThingsYegoCanThrow. He'd toss it back to 20 bob to the dollar.
@KinyuaAlvan: #ThingsYegoCanThrow Pastor Ng'ang'a back to primary school for English lessons.
@Gishuvsk: #ThingsYegoCanThrow prayers direct into heaven.
@NyokabiWainaina: #ThingsYegoCanThrow corrupt government individuals under moving KBS buses.
@AlexanderKimuri: #ThingsYegoCanThrow the xaxa generation to Mars
@simeonominde: #ThingsYegoCanThrow a sack of lugazi sugar right back to Uganda.
@raykako: #ThingsYegoCanThrow weaves
@alphoncetiffz: #ThingsYegoCanThrow those who Polish their shoes when taking a passport photo