Pastor T Mwangi explains why Singapore is better than Hustler Nation
Popular pastor Anthony Kahura Mwangi, popularly known as Pastor T, has shared a bold perspective on Kenya’s political direction, arguing that the Singapore model is preferable to the Hustler Nation narrative.
Speaking during an interview with a local TV station on Wednesday night, March 19, 2026, Pastor T Mwangi said words carry power, and framing the nation as a Singapore nation allows citizens to prophesy and declare progress, invoking collective action and divine support, rather than focusing on the limitations implied by the Hustler Nation label.
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“For me, I think Singapore is better than Hustler Nation,” Pastor T said.
“In terms of utterance, words are very powerful; it is better that we say we are a Singapore nation and prophesy and declare until God helps us than declare we are a hustler nation.”
He emphasised that Singapore represents economic transformation, with the potential for Kenya to become a first-world country within a generation if the right systems are applied.
Mwangi also likened it to a mathematical analogy, stating that one cannot use division to expect multiplication results.
He argued that the era of manifesto-driven politics must end and urged a focus on structural development rather than short-term slogans.
“I believe Singapore is about the economy, where we can become a first-world country in less than a generation, but the problem is infrastructure and the system that you are trying to apply. You cannot use the division sign expecting the results of the multiplication sign,” he explained.
Mwangi on Gen Z influence
Additionally, Mwangi also highlighted the influence of younger generations, particularly Gen Z, in reshaping civic engagement.
“The era of the manifesto must come to an end. Don’t ignore the Gen Zs; they will make voting a cool thing, it will be you guys, my guy. I have just voted. It is better we deal with tribal politics than value politics,” he added.
Upcoming general elections
Looking ahead to 2032, Mwangi says he sees a five-year window as the last period for elections dominated by tribal interests.
He believes that by then, Kenya will be positioned for a major shift toward a vision-driven governance model.
“What I feel is like 2032, we have a window period of five years, this is the last time we are going to have elections that are based on tribes and by the time 2032 is coming there will be a shift and my prayer is the we are going to adopt into a vision of the nation,” Mwangi stated.
