“Shouting ‘Wantam’ Is Not Enough”: Gachagua Urges Youths to Register as Voters
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has urged Kenya’s young population to move beyond political slogans and prepare to exercise their civic rights directly at the ballot box.
Speaking to supporters during a public engagement, the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader directly addressed the growing “Wantam” (one-term) movement aimed at unseating President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election.
Since his historic impeachment, Gachagua has spent months organizing grassroot opposition alliances and rallying opinion shapers against the current administration.
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While political rallies and digital forums have been dominated by chants calling for a single-term presidency for Ruto, Gachagua stressed that political chatter will not change the nation’s leadership without decisive action.
“If young people of today made the decision, William Ruto would go home. For sure. You have the numbers,” Gachagua declared. “Shouting ‘wantam!’ is not enough. You must go through the ballot. People must register as voters.”
The former Deputy President pointed out that youth constitute the largest voting demographic in Kenya, giving them the potential to dictate the country’s political direction.
However, he cautioned that high voter turnout depends entirely on early preparation, urging Gen Z and young adults nationwide to visit Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) centers to register in large numbers.
Gachagua’s recent shift in strategy emphasizes structural mobilization over simple rhetoric. As opposition forces unite behind a consolidated candidate for 2027, the former second-in-command maintains that a strong voter register remains the opposition’s most potent tool to force a political transition.
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