Viral slogans shaping Kenya’s politics in 2026 and the people behind them
By Charles Ouma, March 24, 2026The Kenyan political scene is heating up with politicians and activists churning out slogans in a bid to pass their message across and rally Kenyans behind their cause.
Amid the fierce face-offs and charged political rhetoric, the rising temperatures have produced viral moments and slogans that have been amplified by politicians, with Kenyans embedding them in their daily conversations.
Here are some viral slogans and the people behind them.
Niko Kadi
While politics in the past was largely shaped by politicians, ordinary Kenyans are increasingly taking the lead in determining the country’s future.
Case in point is the ongoing Niko Kadi/Tuko Kadi movement that has taken over social media, with Kenyans also hitting the ground literally to go and register as voters.
Journalist Allans Ademba is behind the slogan and the initiative that has attracted the attention of politicians keen on hijacking it and using it to their advantage.
Mimi Ndio Sifuna
When the Linda Ground faction of the Orange Democratic Movement party, led by Oburu Odinga, attempted to oust party Secretary General Edwin Sifuna, the slogan ‘Mimi Ndio Sifuna’ went viral, with Kenyans rallying behind the vocal Nairobi senator.
The slogan was borrowed from earlier remarks by Sifuna, with Kenyans immortalising it on their T-shirts as the Linda Mwananchi political formation kicked off a series of political activities in the country.
Tunataka Pawa
ODM party leader Oburu Odinga is a man on a mission, and leading his party to capture power is an overriding theme in his mission.
The Siaya senator has produced a number of viral moments and slogans, but Tunataka Pawa remains one of the most popular slogans linked to Raila Odinga’s older brother.
The phrase, which loosely translates to “We want power”, has frequently surfaced whenever he addresses political gatherings, with the most recent instance being on Friday, March 20, 2026, when he graced an Eid al-Fitr luncheon hosted by President William Ruto.
Wantam
Long after he was impeached, Rigathi Gachagua continues to shape Kenya’s political landscape in his face-off with his former boss.
The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader is behind the slogan ‘Wantam’, coined from the word “one term” in reference to his quest to send Ruto home in 2027.
The phrase has been adopted in the country’s political lingo, with Kenyans using it to refer to the fate of politicians they are keen on voting out.
Kumi bila break
President William Ruto’s allies are leaving nothing to chance in their quest to get him re-elected, and ‘Kumi bila break’ is a slogan that they have embraced.
Meaning ten without a break, Ruto’s allies have embraced the slogan, along with Tutam, to capture their commitment to ensuring that the president serves two terms, totalling ten years in office without a break.
Ni fire si fire
In the world of political slogans, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has also made his contribution.
‘Ni fire si fire‘ is a slogan he churned out while attempting to assert his political dominance and fierceness.
Politicians have in recent days used the phrase with Kenyans also piking it up and embedding it into their daily communications.