Former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka momentarily paused his speech during a political rally in Bahati Constituency, Nakuru County, after an enthusiastic crowd erupted into chants shortly after he mentioned President William Ruto.
Kalonzo had been addressing residents at Heshima Grounds during a public gathering when the atmosphere suddenly intensified. The Wiper Party leader was speaking about the country’s political future and the opposition’s ambitions ahead of the 2027 General Election when the crowd responded loudly to his remarks.
As he referenced President Ruto while discussing the upcoming election, supporters in the audience began chanting “Wantam,” a slogan that has increasingly gained popularity among critics of the current administration. The phrase has been widely used in political rallies to suggest that the president should serve only one term in office.
The chants quickly spread across the gathering, growing louder as more people joined in. The crowd waved their hands, whistled, and shouted in unison, temporarily interrupting Kalonzo’s address.
Rather than attempting to immediately regain control of the rally, Kalonzo embraced the moment and interacted with the energized supporters. He asked the audience to raise their hands if they supported the chant, prompting an overwhelming response from those gathered at the venue.
Sensing the excitement among the crowd, Kalonzo then requested the event’s DJ to play the “Wantam” song that has become popular at opposition rallies. Music soon filled the grounds as supporters broke into dance and continued chanting enthusiastically.
For several minutes, the rally turned into a lively scene of singing and dancing. Kalonzo stood back and watched the crowd, smiling and occasionally joining in the chorus as supporters celebrated the moment.
The brief interruption highlighted the rising political tension and growing enthusiasm among opposition supporters as leaders begin mobilizing ahead of the next election cycle.
Once the atmosphere settled, Kalonzo resumed his address and continued speaking to residents about the political direction of the country and the opposition’s plans moving forward.
Political observers say the event reflects a broader trend of heightened political activity across the country as leaders and their supporters increasingly position themselves for the 2027 elections. The rally in Nakuru demonstrated how political slogans, music, and crowd participation are becoming central features of campaign-style gatherings as the national conversation around the next election continues to build momentum.