When Rigathi Gachagua lauded Malawi’s election result and declared “Wantam is real”, he was doing more than congratulating a foreign leader—he was sending a strategic message to domestic politics in Kenya. Malawi’s peaceful transition, where the ballot overturned entrenched leadership, becomes a symbol and warning to regimes facing dissent. Tuko.co.ke – Kenya news.+2Citizen Digital+2
By linking Malawi’s victory to Kenya’s upcoming electoral contest, Gachagua hints that Kenyan leaders who depend on state power, propaganda, or suppression are vulnerable if citizens’ will is unleashed. His reference to “Wantam”—a political slogan tied to his movement—reinforces the message that political change is not theoretical, but real and achievable. Kenya Insights+3allAfrica.com+3Citizen Digital+3
This approach serves multiple purposes: it boosts his relevancy politically, frames the 2027 election as existential, and positions himself as the champion of citizen power. If his message gains traction, it could reshape how campaigns, rhetoric, and opposition strategy are conducted in Kenya.
