Addressing an energized crowd, Wetang’ula dismissed the opposition’s rallies as empty shows of frustration, claiming their only consistent message is that President William Ruto must step down.
In a sarcastic jab that has since gone viral, the Speaker said the opposition’s so-called agenda consists of “Ruto must go” as the first item, “Kasongo” as the second, and “Wantam” as the third. His remarks quickly sparked debate online, with Kenyans divided over whether he was exposing the opposition’s weakness or merely mocking them.
Wetang’ula, a staunch defender of the Ruto administration, has often positioned himself at the forefront of political battles against ODM leader Raila Odinga’s camp. His latest comments underline Kenya Kwanza’s broader strategy — to portray the opposition as disorganized and obsessed with protests instead of presenting real policy alternatives.
Political observers believe Wetang’ula’s choice of words was deliberate, aimed at ridiculing the opposition’s message and minimizing their influence ahead of the 2027 General Election. They argue that by reducing their slogans to punchlines, he sought to paint them as lacking depth or direction.
However, some critics caution that underestimating the opposition could be risky. They note that Kenyan politics is unpredictable — small slogans have, in the past, evolved into powerful national movements.
Despite the warnings, Wetang’ula appears unfazed, continuing to rally behind Ruto while consolidating parliamentary support for the ruling coalition.
What remains clear is the deep political divide in the country. Even simple phrases like “Kasongo” and “Wantam” have turned into trending political theatre — a reflection of how every word now carries weight in Kenya’s charged political climate.
