A light-hearted moment between Citizen TV news anchors Lulu Hassan and Rashid Abdalla has gone viral after a mysterious message sent by a viewer left the pair laughing during the station's 7 pm news bulletin.
The clip, which was later shared on X by the account Kingpin of Kenya with the caption "Rashid alijam walai", quickly attracted thousands of views and comments from Kenyans amused by the couple's on-air chemistry.
During the live broadcast, Lulu received a message from a viewer while reading audience feedback. However, instead of reading it aloud, she paused, smiled and declined to reveal its contents.
Rashid repeatedly encouraged her to share the message with viewers, but Lulu politely refused, creating an awkward yet humorous moment on set.
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"I'm not reading that one." – Lulu Hassan.
The brief exchange left viewers wondering what the message contained.
Rashid's final comment steals the show.
With the bulletin drawing to a close, Lulu delivered her standard sign-off, thanking viewers for their time and wishing them well until the next bulletin.
Rashid, however, saw an opportunity and seized it. In a final remark clearly aimed at whoever sent Lulu that message, he quipped:
"Na kama wewe ni mtazamaji ujue pia mimi nina moyo," suggesting he too had feelings.
The comment sent Lulu into fits of laughter, and the clip quickly caught fire online.
One of Kenya's best-known television duos
Rashid Abdalla and Lulu Hassan have become one of Kenya's most recognised television couples.
Away from the newsroom, they are also media entrepreneurs and the founders of Jiffy Pictures, a production company behind several popular Swahili television dramas aired on local stations.
Their professional partnership, combined with their marriage, has earned them a loyal following, with many viewers appreciating the occasional light-hearted moments that emerge during live broadcasts.
Kenyans React Online
The clip quickly generated reactions from viewers,
Brian Ochieng
"Their chemistry is unmatched. That's why so many people enjoy watching them."
Mary Wanjiru
"Lulu's laughter said everything. Whatever was in that message must have been hilarious."
Kevin Mwangi
"Rashid always knows how to make Lulu laugh. This was wholesome."
Faith Akinyi
"I replayed that clip several times. Their reactions were priceless."
Dennis Otieno
"They handled the situation professionally while still making viewers smile."
