Mbadi urges Ruto to ignore opposition’s ‘Wantam’ chants
By Luke Oluoch, August 31, 2025Treasury Cabinet Secretary CS John Mbadi has urged President William Ruto to ignore his critics and the one-term chants directed at him by the opposition brigade.
Speaking during the president’s visit to Siaya County on Sunday, August 31, 2025, Mbadi hailed Ruto’s inclusivity efforts, stressing that many forgotten regions had made significant strides in development.
Inclusivity
“You have earned the friendship of this county, as you have demonstrated you care and you don’t want to see this region lag behind. I have worked with you for one year now, and I know your government is one of inclusivity. What is happening in Siaya, Kisumu, Migori, and Homabay is also happening in other parts of the country,” he stated.
The former minority leader of the national assembly further urged the president to stay put and continue his agenda, stating that his critics will be in for a rude shock.
“Those who read social media and sit in a corner to talk about one term: you will be shocked. The talk is an illusion. You’re going to get your second term. What you need to do is to focus and continue with the work you are doing for Kenyans,” he added.
e-procurement
He also reiterated his support to continue with the e-procurement platform, lauding the platform as a game changer in helping the country save on resources and reduce theft of public money.
“I am also not getting distracted to implement e-procurement. EGP is the way to cut wastage in government. Make sure you move around to work with officers to implement this system,” he implored.
Ruto on critics
His remarks come after Ruto responded to the opposition’s adopted chants on Saturday, August 30, 2025.
Speaking during a function in Nandi County, Ruto disregarded the chants as a resort for politicians with nothing to offer Kenyans.
“Si tulikuwa na ingine ya Tibim, Tialala, tuko sasa na Wantam Kasongo,” the President said to laughter and applause from the crowd. “Tuta wanyorosha asubuhi na mapema. So, msikuwe na wasiwasi… Siasa ikianza, tuta tutawaonyesha kivumbi. Eh, munaelewa?” he added, teasing the opposition over what he described as their lack of strategy, policies, and coherent agenda.
The head of state further warned the opposition to brace for an early defeat in the coming elections.