Drama erupted in Meru during a TUTAM meeting after residents interrupted leaders with chants of “WANTAM!”, creating an unexpected moment of political tension at the gathering.
The meeting, which brought together local residents and political leaders, took an unusual turn as speakers addressed the crowd and messages linked to President William Ruto and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki were being discussed.
According to videos and reports from the event, sections of the crowd could be heard loudly chanting “WANTAM!” while leaders were speaking, forcing attention away from the proceedings and highlighting the increasingly vocal political debate in the region.
The chants appeared to signal dissatisfaction among some attendees, although the reaction of the crowd should not necessarily be taken as representing the views of all residents in Meru.
The incident comes amid growing political activity ahead of the 2027 General Election, with competing political formations seeking to strengthen their support across the Mount Kenya and eastern regions.
The disruption has since generated debate online, with clips from the meeting attracting reactions from Kenyans following the evolving political landscape.
The TUTAM meeting ultimately became a talking point beyond its intended agenda, as the repeated “WANTAM!” chants dominated the event and underscored the intensity of Kenya’s emerging 2027 political contest.