HOW RUTO LOST KENYA BEFORE 2027 EVEN ARRIVED

THE SEVEN PILLARS THAT COLLAPSED: HOW RUTO LOST KENYA BEFORE 2027 EVEN ARRIVED 

By Ruzeki | Shadoww News | The WanTam Weekly | November 21, 2025 

In 2022, William Ruto rode into State House on seven powerful pillars—each one carefully engineered, emotionally charged, and politically decisive. He didn’t win by accident; he won by mastering Kenya’s psychology. But history will remember him for something else entirely: breaking every promise, flipping every narrative, and betraying every group that carried him to power.

Below is the truth, stripped bare. 

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1. Ethnic Base (Kikuyu & Kalenjin) — Broken 

Ruto capitalized on the uneasy but convenient Uhuru-led 'Kikuyu–Kalenjin 2012' unity, presenting himself as the man who would protect the economic interests of the two communities. 
Today, that alliance is like water and oil. Thanks to his betrayal and the impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. 
From taxation fury to collapsing businesses, his strongest ethnic pillars have cracked wide open. Even his Kalenjin primary bloc is not happy. 

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2. The Church — Disillusioned

He packaged himself as God’s chosen, the humble Christian who prayed, fasted, and quoted scripture. 
But clergy who once cheered him now whisper about betrayal, deception, and weaponized religion. 
The holy glow is gone. 

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3. Payslip Owners — Betrayed

The promise was simple: lower taxes, higher earnings, more dignity for workers. 
Instead, Ruto delivered: 

• Punitive taxes; left, right and center. 
• Salary stagnation 
• Crushing deductions 
• A shrinking middle class 
  He didn’t just disappoint wage earners—he declared war on them. 

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4. Hustlers — Abandoned 

“Pesa mfukoni” turned into “pesa kutoka mfukoni.” 
The hustler dream collapsed under the weight of the Finance Act, high cost of living, expensive healthcare, expensive education, and zero meaningful relief. The hustler fund is nothing but a big joke. Ruto's empowerment drives are just a bribery scheme. 
The grassroots that made him president now chant the loudest: 
WanTam! 

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5. Professionals — Scammed

Ruto signed endless charters with engineers, doctors, teachers, SMEs and investors, promising economic revival. 
Three years later: 

• Manufacturing down 
• Professionals and investors fleeing the country 
• Failed job creation promises 
• A hostile business environment 
  He broke faith with the very brains that believed in reform. 

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6. International Community — Alarmed

The same international observers who once hailed him as a reformist now watch his administration with suspicion: 

• Crackdowns on protests 
• Human rights violations 
• Fiscal irresponsibility 
• Corruption on steroids 
  The “human rights defender” badge has long been revoked. He's now labelled as one of the most corrupt leaders in the world. 

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7. Sympathy — Evaporated

In 2022, many saw him as the underdog bullied by Uhuru’s regime. 
In 2027, he IS the regime and the sympathy is gone. 
The oppressed became the oppressor. 

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The Collapse Is Complete 

William Ruto came to power riding on the above seven pillars. 
Today, all seven are rubble. 
What remains is only: 

• State machinery. 
• A heavily looted campaign fund. 

But Kenyans are not buying it. 

The Gen Z awakening, the economic pain, the broken promises, and the brutal leadership mistakes have crystallized into one national verdict: 

WanTam!

Ruto is a One Term President. His fate is sealed. 

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Kenya’s 2027 Election: Why William Ruto Will Lose to Kalonzo Musyoka

Why William Ruto Will Lose To Kalonzo Musyoka in 2027

By Ruzeki | Shadoww News | The WanTam Weekly | November 11, 2025 

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Let the 2022 election bury, once and for all, the mistaken notion that an incumbent cannot lose. That vote wasn’t an accident, it was the dawn of a new Kenya, a country where citizens, not systems, decide leadership. 

William Ruto’s 7.2 million votes marked one of the largest totals in Kenyan history. Nearly half of them came from the Mt. Kenya region, a product of Rigathi Gachagua’s grassroots mobilization. Yet today, that very alliance lies in ruins. What was once an emotional movement of “hustlers” has collapsed under the weight of deception, arrogance, and betrayal. Two years into his presidency, even his most loyal followers have seen through the myth of “bottom-up.” 

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The Historical Pattern: Incumbents Fall Hard 

Kenyan democracy has repeatedly defied incumbency. From the reintroduction of multiparty politics in 1992, every ruling regime that overstayed its welcome has faced electoral defeat or collapse. 

• 1997: Moi’s system survived only through Nyayo magic, not genuine victory. 
• 2002: The Moi-Uhuru project was crushed by the rainbow wave of Kibaki, Wamalwa, and Raila, unriggable. 
• 2007: Kibaki lost narrowly to Raila’s Pentagon but clung to power through manipulation, triggering the post-election violence. 
• 2013: Uhuru-Ruto won in a contest between government factions, riding on ICC fears, this was a “government vs government” election. 
• 2017: The Uhuru-Ruto regime retained power but the Supreme Court nullified the result, confirming rigging. 
• 2022: The Uhuru-Raila camp lost to the Ruto-Gachagua ticket, despite rigging efforts. The scheme, involving the Cherera Four and the National Security Council, was exposed and broadcasted live, revealing the extent of the manipulation. 

Now comes 2027, where history will repeat itself. The incumbent (Ruto — blood-based) will face the united opposition of Kalonzo Musyoka, Feed Matiang’i, Natembeya-Wamalwa and Rigathi Gachagua, a coalition too broad, too determined, and too unriggable to defeat. 

And if President William Ruto dares rig by force, as Justice Johann Kriegler once warned, “2007 will look like a Christmas party.” The Gen Z revolt of June 25, the uprisings in Nepal and Madagascar, they’ll look like mere rehearsals. 

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Ruto’s Collapsing Base: From Hustlers to Hostages 

Of Ruto’s 7.2 million votes, around two million came from his Kalenjin base, a bloc likely to remain largely loyal out of the “mtu wetu” effect. But his other backbone, Mt. Kenya is completely gone. 

Nearly 47% of his total 2022 vote came from Kikuyus, but his open hostility toward their community and humiliation of Rigathi Gachagua has poisoned that bond. The mountain has since moved to support their cousin, Kalonzo Musyoka. 

In 2027, Kalonzo Musyoka will outperform Raila or Ruto's 2022 numbers across nearly every county. The youth are restless, the payslip owners are angry, and the educated class — once hopeful — now feels betrayed. 

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Why Voters Have Turned 

Ruto’s presidency is synonymous with deception. 

• Payslip theft: excessive taxation and levies. 
• Unemployment: double-digit rates, jobs auctioned to the highest bidder. 
• Oppression: abductions, police brutality, and fear politics. 
• Corruption: normalized and celebrated. 
• Foreign interference: fueling wars in Sudan, Eastern DRC, and Somalia. 
• Bad allies: Museveni, Suluhu — East Africa’s new autocratic trio. 

As The Standard Newspaper recently observed, East Africa under Ruto, Museveni, and Suluhu eerily mirrors the 1930s Europe of Adolf Hitler, Mussolini, and Antonescu. 

Ruto’s arrogance, his obsession with being “the smartest in the room” because of a PhD in plants, only deepens the disconnect. He’s auctioning parastatals to cronies and silencing critics while preaching virtue. 

A perfect example of who Ruto is: he recently mourned Raila Odinga more than his own family did, despite having once tried to crush Raila’s  life during the 2023 protests, insulting him relentlessly day and night. Ruto is arguably the most deceptive politician in Africa, constantly changing his stance depending on what suits his political interests. 

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The People’s Hope: Kalonzo Musyoka 

Kenyans want calm. They want dignity. They want unity, not daily political warfare. And that longing finds a natural home in Dr. Kalonzo Musyoka — The People’s Hope. 

He's seen as Mr. Constitution, a man who can restore decency, order and legality to the State House. His priorities will be simple but transformative: 

• Restore dignity to the payslip. 
• End abductions and police killings. 
• Deliver justice for victims of brutality. 
• Create real jobs and stop exploitative levies. 
• Fix healthcare, education, and university funding. 
• Empower devolution. 
• Tackle corruption with law, not empty rhetoric. 
• Rebuild Kenya’s international credibility. 
• Revoke the shady deals surrounding the auctioning of our state parastatals, among other questionable transactions. 

This 71 year-old Senior Counsel represents the return of leadership guided by law and order, not propaganda, handouts and lies. 

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When Did Ruto Actually Lose? 

That question defines this upcoming election more than any poll ever will. Ruto lost: 

✓ When voters realized he was much worst than the system he opposed in 2022. 

✓ When he turned his guns on the youth. 

✓ When he impeached his own deputy. 

✓ When he failed to deliver even a half of his promises. 

✓ When he raided people's payslip and force things on Kenyans.

Ruto's real defeat began the day Kenyans stopped believing him, even when he told the truth. The trust deficit is through the roof. 

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The WanTam Verdict 

In 2027, Ruto will face the storm he helped create. The Gen Z revolution won’t be bought with handouts. The middle class and any payslip owner won’t fall for deception twice. The 'hustler' tag will be seen as a sin. The mountain will not rise for him again. And the lake is torn between risking their support for Ruto or showing gratitude to Kalonzo for his unwavering loyalty and friendship to the late Raila Odinga. 

Kenya is ready for decency. For calm. For order. For justice. 
That’s why Kalonzo Musyoka — The People’s Hope — will become the sixth President of Kenya on August 10, 2027. 

Ruto can try to stage a comeback in 2032, but for now, the WanTam movement has one message for him: 

Your time is up. WanTam means WanTam, na si tafadhali⚠️ 

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Kalonzo surges as Ruto stumbles: Is Kenya's 2027 election a done deal?

 

Kalonzo Musyoka Surges as William Ruto Stumbles: Kenya’s 2027 Presidential Election Landscape

By Ruzeki | Shadoww News | November 8, 2025

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WanTam is Here! 

After three years of political turbulence, Kenyans are signalling they’ve had enough of chaos and are craving for calm, truthful and steady leadership. The latest national polls show Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka as the most favoured candidate ahead of the 2027 general election, overtaking incumbent President William Ruto, whose popularity continues to slide amid growing public discontent. 

Leading the Charge: Latest Poll Evidence 

According to the latest Centre for Africa Progress (CAP) survey, Kalonzo Musyoka leads the presidential race with 36% support among registered voters, making him the most preferred opposition candidate ahead of 2027. 

By contrast, President Ruto who enjoyed strong backing before the 2022 elections, now faces lowest approval ratings of a president, shaken alliances, and mounting economic and social frustrations among Kenyans. 

What’s Hurting Ruto’s Re-election Bid? 

President Ruto’s re-election chances are being undermined by a combination of political betrayals, economic hardship, governance failures, and a growing public fatigue with his one-man leadership style. 

1. Betrayal and Broken Alliances 

Ruto’s fallout with key 2022 ally Rigathi Gachagua has fractured his ruling coalition. Gachagua, once the truthful Deputy President who was ousted by Ruto, has since distanced himself from reuniting with Ruto and has fully aligned with opposition forces in support of a united front behind Kalonzo Musyoka. This defection has weakened Ruto’s base in Mt. Kenya, a region that played a decisive role in his 2022 victory. Even the latest Luo Nyanza hope seems to be coming to a premature stop, following the untimely death of Baba. 

2. Economic Pain and Policy Backlash 

The “bottom-up” promise that brought Ruto to power has morphed into what many now call “tax-up, pay-down economics.” 

• The cost of living remains unbearably high. 
• New taxes, the housing levy, and mandatory SHA/NSSF contributions have eroded take-home pay. 
• Job creation is stagnant, leaving millions of young Kenyans unemployed. 

Ruto’s economic policies, once hailed as revolutionary, are now viewed as punitive — fuelling resentment even among his former supporters. 

3. Governance, Human Rights, and Trust Deficit 

Ruto’s administration faces widespread criticism for extrajudicial killings, abductions, police brutality, and suppression of free speech. Meanwhile, runaway corruption, the sale of state parastatals, and confirmed gold and drug trafficking links have stained his reformist image. His government’s increasing interference in foreign affairs — from Sudan to Eastern DRC — has drawn both domestic and international condemnation. 

4. Opposition Momentum and Narrative Shift 

Kalonzo Musyoka has emerged as a unifying figure — calm, steady, selfless and principled. His message of peace and order contrasts sharply with Ruto’s perceived divisiveness. The death of Raila Odinga, which has thrown the Luo Nyanza region into turmoil, has further consolidated opposition unity, with many Raila loyalists now coalescing around Kalonzo as the candidate of continuity and calm leadership. Thanks to his forever loyalty and friendship with the Odingas. 

5. Regional and Demographic Shifts 

Ruto’s traditional support bases, especially in Mt. Kenya and Rift Valley, are showing deep cracks. Youth voters, now the largest demographic bloc, are increasingly disillusioned by corruption, nepotism, and unkept promises. A new generation, vocal and politically conscious, is gravitating toward Kalonzo as the voice of change and stability. 

The WanTam wave  

President Ruto still commands institutional power — the presidency, parliament, and the state machinery. But power without legitimacy is fragile, something we all witnessed during Uhuru-Raila handshake era. His widening credibility gap, economic failures, and governance controversies are eroding his re-election prospects. 

Meanwhile, Kalonzo Musyoka is steadily gaining ground. His calm demeanour, consistent message, and growing national appeal have positioned him as the alternative Kenyans are ready to embrace. 

As 2027 approaches, one question dominates Kenya’s political landscape: Can Ruto recover lost ground — or has Kalonzo already won the nation’s trust? 

All the answers point to the later. 

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William Ruto's Role in Sudan Genocide: How Kenya's Arms and Blood Gold Fuel RSF Violence

By Ruzeki | Shadoww News | November 01, 2025 

Tanzania's 2025 Elections: A Nation at the Crossroads as Samia runs against Suluhu, no Voting in most regions as Youth Protest

By Ruzeki | Shadoww News | October 28, 2025  

 

Today, Tanzania found itself at a historic crossroads as citizens across the country went to the polls to elect a new president and members of parliament. With the incumbent president Samia Suluhu Hassan, from the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), seeking re-election, the political landscape has been marred by escalating tensions, especially when the electoral process has been increasingly undermined by state-controlled suppression. 

The Current State of Politics 

Tanzania’s political environment has been evolving rapidly since the passing of President John Magufuli in March 2021. VP Samia Suluhu, who succeeded him, initially signaled a break from Magufuli's hardline approach to governance. Her early efforts to reopen the economy, improve relations with the international community were welcomed. However, as the election season has drawn closer, criticisms of her leadership have gained momentum, particularly around concerns of growing authoritarianism, human rights violations, and a crackdown on dissent freedoms, social media and the opposition parties. 

She's been labelled as the first female dictator in Africa and beyond. Despite her soft voice, Suluhu’s presidency has been quick in silencing dissent, undermining democratic institutions, and curbing the space for opposition parties, particularly Tundu Lissu’s Chadema. Today's election and protests is thus shaping up to be a battle not just for political power but for the very essence of Tanzania's democratic process. 

Opposition Suppression and the Rise of Tundu Lissu 

Tundu Lissu, the firebrand opposition leader and presidential candidate of the Chadema party, has long been a thorn in the side of the ruling CCM. Lissu’s return to Tanzania in 2020 after surviving an assassination attempt in 2017 (while in exile in Belgium) signaled his unwavering commitment to the opposition movement. His candidacy has garnered significant support, particularly among the youth, who are frustrated by the lack of economic opportunities, corruption, and the seeming erosion of democratic values. 

However, his party, Chadema, has been subjected to an aggressive crackdown. Party leaders have been arrested, activists including those from Kenya and Uganda harassed, and opposition rallies banned or disrupted. Most notably, in the lead-up to today’s election, Chadema and several other opposition parties have been excluded from running, with the authorities citing security concerns and the potential for election violence. These tactics are seen by many as an attempt to limit the political choices available to voters and to ensure an uncontested victory for the Suluhu's CCM. 

The Role of Youth in Tanzanian Politics 

A key factor in this year’s election has been the rising influence of young people in Tanzanian politics. A large segment of the population, especially urban youth, feels disenfranchised and disillusioned with the political status quo. Youth unemployment is at an all-time high, with many young Tanzanians struggling to secure meaningful work or opportunities. The government’s inability to address these concerns has fueled widespread dissatisfaction. 

Earlier today, in cities across the country, protests erupted as youth took to the streets to express their frustration with what they perceive as an undemocratic election process. These protests, which began early in the election season, have intensified in recent days, as rumors of electoral manipulation and irregularities spread. Despite a heavy police presence and the use of force to suppress demonstrations, the protests have continued, underscoring the growing discontent among Tanzania’s youth.  

Recent Developments 

As of today, reports from several regions indicate that polling stations have been marred by long delays, allegations of ballot box stuffing, destroying of ballot boxes, burning of police vehicles and accusations of voter intimidation. International observers have expressed concern over the lack of transparency in the electoral process, noting that opposition representatives were denied access to certain polling stations, and in some areas, opposition party agents were expelled. 

In the capital, Dar es Salaam, and major towns like Mwanza, Arusha, Dodoma and Mbeya, protests have erupted, leading to violent clashes between demonstrators and security forces. Witnesses report that in some areas, police used tear gas, rubber bullets, and live ammunition to disperse crowds. The internet has also been intermittently shut down in various regions, further complicating the ability of citizens to communicate and organize. 

In an attempt to curb the growing unrest, the government has imposed a nationwide curfew in certain regions, calling it a "security measure" to ensure order during the electoral process. This has only heightened tensions, as many Tanzanians see it as an effort to stifle dissent and prevent the free flow of information. 

The International Community’s Response 

As the election continues to unfold, the international community has been closely watching the developments in Tanzania. Some like the European Union and the United States have called for calm and peac. The WanTam movement that has been sweeping parts of Africa, especially the youth from Kenya and Southern Africa have urged their colleagues in Tanzania to turn up in huge numbers and free their country from the chains of Dictator Suluhu. 

Generally, the actions of the ruling party, combined with reports of election irregularities and human rights abuses, have drawn international criticism. 

The United Nations has expressed concern over the suppression of opposition parties and the increasing militarization of the country’s political landscape. In a statement, the UN called for a "transparent, inclusive, and peaceful election" but also warned that the current political climate was casting doubt on the legitimacy of the process. 

What Lies Ahead for Tanzania? 

As the election results begin to trickle in, the question on everyone's mind is whether the political unrest will settle down or escalate into broader civil discontent. Since Samia is running against Suluhu, definitely she's expected to win. It is seen by pro-government supporters as a reaffirmation of CCM's long-standing dominance. However, for many others, particularly the youth and opposition supporters, this victory may further confirm their belief that Tanzania is on the brink of a major democratic crisis. 

Tanzania is at a critical juncture in its political history. The 2025 election will not just determine the country’s leadership for the next five years, it will also shape the future of its democratic institutions, youth engagement in politics, and the balance between authoritarian rule and political freedom. 

The outcome of this election will have lasting implications for both Tanzania and the wider East African region. How the government handles the protests, whether international pressure results in electoral reforms, and whether the youth can maintain their momentum for change will be key factors in determining the country’s democratic future. 

U.S. Continues to Target Maduro: Pilot who Saved Venezuelan President from CIA Plot.

By Ruzeki | Shadoww News | October 28, 2025 

Amid rising tensions, a U.S. intelligence agent, Edwin López, attempted to capture President Nicolás Maduro. Reports by the Associated Press (AP) suggest that López sought to force the Venezuelan leader’s plane off course and divert it toward the United States. However, General Bitner Villegas, a Venezuelan pilot, intervened to thwart the plot, ensuring Maduro's safe return to Caracas, Venezuela. 

This latest incident highlights the ongoing friction between the U.S. and Venezuela, with the U.S. continuing to increase its military presence in the region. The alleged plot is not the first attempt by Washington to target Maduro, as the U.S. has long sought to remove the Venezuelan president, partly due to the country’s vast oil reserves. With tensions escalating, Venezuela has vowed to defend its sovereignty, with authorities and citizens preparing to retaliate against any external aggression. 

This incident is not the first time the U.S. has been accused of attempting to capture or assassinate President Maduro. Experts argue that the U.S.'s persistent interest in Venezuela’s vast oil reserves plays a central role in the ongoing tensions between the two nations. Some analysts claim that Washington has employed various covert operations, including CIA-backed missions, to weaken or remove Maduro from power. Notably, a $50 million bounty has been placed on the Venezuelan president’s head. 

Recent reports further indicate that U.S. naval forces have significantly increased their presence in the region. U.S. warships are reportedly targeting any vessels operating in Venezuelan waters, escalating the already high tensions. There are even reports suggesting that U.S. Marines are preparing for a possible full-scale invasion of Venezuela. 

In response, the Venezuelan government has vowed to defend the country's sovereignty at all costs. Venezuelan officials, as well as citizens, have expressed a strong commitment to retaliate against any foreign aggression. Many view the U.S. actions as part of a broader effort to control Venezuela's rich natural resources, particularly its oil. 

As the situation continues to evolve, it remains to be seen whether this latest incident will trigger further international intervention or ignite additional resistance from Venezuela’s armed forces and people. 

Breaking News: A Nation in Mourning: Kenya’s Political Titan Raila Odinga Passes Away at 80

By Ruzeki | Shadoww News | October 15, 2025 

Kenya is grappling with a profound national loss following the announcement of the passing of Raila Amolo Odinga, the former Prime Minister and a towering figure in the country's politics for over three decades. He was 80 years old. 

Fmr. PM Raila Odinga 

The veteran opposition leader died on the morning of Wednesday, October 15, 2025, in Koothattukulam, Kerala, India. According to reports from Indian authorities and hospital officials, the former Prime Minister suffered a sudden cardiac arrest during his morning walk and could not be revived despite being rushed to the hospital. He was in India for Ayurvedic treatment and was accompanied by his daughter and other family members at the time of his passing. 

A Political Journey Like No Other 

Affectionately known as "Baba" and "Agwambo" by his supporters, Raila Odinga's life was a defining thread in the fabric of modern Kenyan history. 

Born on January 7, 1945, in Maseno, he was the son of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, Kenya's first Vice President. His own political career was marked by relentless struggle and resilience. After studying mechanical engineering in the former East Germany, he returned to Kenya, where his activism for multi-party democracy in the 1980s led to repeated arrests and detentions without trial. 

His formal entry into electoral politics came in 1992 when he was elected as the Member of Parliament for the Langata constituency, a position he would hold for over two decades. He made his first presidential bid in 1997, and would go on to contest the presidency four more times, though the ultimate prize eluded him. 

The Architect of Modern Kenya 

Despite never becoming president, Raila Odinga's legacy is inextricably linked to Kenya's most significant democratic achievements. 

✓ Champion of Multi-Party Democracy: His activism in the 1990s was crucial in the fight to end the one-party state, ushering in a new era of political pluralism. 

✓ The 2010 Constitution: He was a relentless fighter for a new constitution, and his efforts were instrumental in the passage of the landmark 2010 constitution that redefined Kenya's governance. 

✓ A Leader for Peace and Conflict: His most defining political moment came after the violently disputed 2007 presidential election. The ensuing crisis claimed over 1,000 lives and displaced hundreds of thousands. In a pivotal moment for the nation, an internationally-mediated peace process led to a power-sharing agreement, with Odinga taking the newly created role of Prime Minister from 2008 to 2013, steering the country toward stability and reconciliation. 

A Complex and Enduring Legacy 

Raila Odinga was a polarizing yet inescapable force in Kenyan public life. To his millions of supporters, he was the unwavering "people's president," a symbol of resistance and the pursuit of social justice. His critics, however, often pointed to his fiery political style and his role in deeply contested elections. 

In his later years, his stature as an elder statesman grew. Just months before his death, he was dispatched by President William Ruto to mediate a crisis in South Sudan, a testament to his diplomatic clout even among political rivals. He had also recently pursued continental leadership, though his bid for the African Union Commission Chairperson ended in a loss earlier in 2025. 

A Nation's Grief and an Uncertain Future 

News of his passing has thrown Kenya into a period of national mourning, with an outpouring of grief from all corners of the country. Leaders from across the political spectrum have issued condolences, highlighting his immense contribution to the nation. 

His passing marks not just the end of a personal journey, but the closing of a major chapter in Kenya's political history. It creates a significant void in the opposition and leaves his party, the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), facing an immediate leadership vacuum and questions of succession. 

As Kenya comes to terms with this monumental loss, the nation reflects on the life of a man who, for better or worse, shaped its destiny for generations. The focus now turns to honoring his memory and navigating a future without one of its most formidable sons. 

Funeral arrangements and official tributes are expected to be announced in the coming days. 

Ruzeki's condolence message: 

"The BREAKING NEWS of Raila Odinga's passing (whether in India or Nairobi) is a seismic loss for Kenya and Africa. 

In this moment of profound grief, let us remember that every emotion is valid. It is okay to be shattered, to be angry, to feel a void that seems impossible to fill. It is okay to gather in the streets he walked, to peacefully demonstrate the passion he inspired, to cry the tears of a people mourning a father. 

Love him or disagree with him, he was undeniably a giant who shaped Kenya. He was a man of conviction, a fighter, and a Kenyan we will all miss. 

On behalf of Shadoww News, may his family, supporters, and all of Kenya find strength. 

May Raila Amollo Odinga rest eternally amongst the GREATEST OF MEN." 

📰 The WanTam Weekly: “Tutangoja Hadi Lini?” Why Patience and Silence is Complicity

By Ruzeki | Shadoww News | Sept. 24 

They told us to be patient. That change takes time. That the government is “working on it.” But how long must we wait while others eat? How long must we clap for empty reforms, fake empowerments and staged Statehouse visits? At this point, patience is not just painful, it’s political anesthesia. 

Kenyans Are Tired of Waiting 

• Waiting for jobs not handouts. 
• Waiting for affordable houses & better education. 
• Waiting for affordable healthcare that became a scam. 
• Waiting for a government that stopped listening after the votes were counted. 
• Waiting for justice. 

And now, after three years of high-sounding plans and so little delivery, majority of Kenyans are saying: ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. WanTam isn’t impatience. It’s clarity. It’s the refusal to be lied to in slow motion. 

💸 Why Are Politicians Still Getting Rich? 

If the economy is struggling, how come the billionaires in cabinet are multiplying? If the government is broke, why are there budget allocations for mandazi, chai, Statehouse crowds, and trips all over the planet? Why is every crisis met with a PR, not a solution? 

Truth is, this country isn’t broke. It’s being robbed. Loudly and Repeatedly. 

🚧 Kenyans Knows the Pattern Now 

1. Something explodes online. 
2. Government pretends to care. 
3. Fake investigations or panels launched. 
4. Time passes. 
5. Nothing changes. 

WanTam is the disruption of that cycle. We don’t forget. We screenshot. We document. We repost receipts. And come 2027, we will respond. 

🗳️ Power Is Not a Gift, It’s a 5-Year Lease 

And Kenyans are ready to revoke it. 

• You lied about the economy, abductions and extrajudicial killings. 
• You fumbled healthcare and education. 
• You disrespected the constitution. 
• And now you want us to give you a second term? 

No sir. WanTam is your rightful tag. 

🎯 Final Shot 

“Mr Ruto, tutangoja hadi lini?”

We’re done waiting. We’re organizing. We’re mobilizing. We’re coming for every seat that has forgotten who owns it. 

The WanTam Weekly: William Ruto, 2007 Post-Election Violence, the ICC & GenZs blood— A History Kenya Must Not Forget

By Ruzeki | Shadoww News 

The WanTam Weekly —Truth Without Fear

Kenya’s Gen Z have already paid the price of standing up to William Ruto’s regime. In 2024 and 2025, peaceful youth-led protests were met with bullets, abductions, and police brutality. Lives were lost, blood was spilled, and fundamental rights trampled. The state turned its guns on its own children — a chilling reminder that under Ruto’s watch, human rights violations are not history, but a present reality. 

Yet Kenya’s wounds run deeper. The 2007–08 post-election violence (PEV) left over 1,000 people dead and more than half a million displaced. That dark chapter not only scarred families and communities, it thrust Kenya into the international spotlight — and ultimately into the hands of the International Criminal Court (ICC). 

Among those indicted was MP William Ruto, then a rising Rift Valley politician, now the President of Kenya. The charges against him were grave: crimes against humanity, including murder, persecution, and forcible transfer. 

Though the case collapsed in 2016, the story of Ruto and the ICC remains a powerful REMINDER of how impunity thrives when truth and justice are silenced. 

How Ruto Got Entangled in the ICC Net

In 2010, the ICC Prosecutor Luis Moreno Ocampo named six Kenyans, alias 'Ocampo Six' (Uhuru Kenyatta, William Ruto, Francis Muthaura, Hussein Ali and Joshua Sang) as being the most responsible for organizing and fueling the violence. Ruto, alongside radio broadcaster Joshua arap Sang, was accused of leading a network in the Rift Valley that targeted rival ethnic groups after the disputed 2007 election results. 

The prosecution alleged meetings at Ruto’s home, mobilization of goons, and the distribution of weapons, mainly arrows and spears. Sang was accused of using his KASS FM platform to incite attacks. Together, they were said to have driven the Kalenjin community into a campaign of violence aimed at securing political power for ODM leader, Raila Odinga. 

Why the ICC Case Collapsed

The Ocampo Six trial opened in 2013, but it was riddled with problems from the start:

Witnesses recanted or disappeared. 

Families faced threats and intimidation. 

Evidence was tampered with, and cases weakened. 

In 2016, the judges vacated the charges for Ruto-Sang case. But they were clear: the case collapsed not because Ruto and Sang were found innocent, but because the prosecution couldn’t prove its case beyond reasonable doubt in a climate poisoned by witness interference. The cases against Uhuru and others were withdrawn. 

The victims never got justice. Instead, politicians celebrated the collapse as “vindication.” 

Here are files and all documents of ICC case against President William Ruto here: ICC, The Hague 

Full Case documents and news 

The Politics of Impunity

Ruto’s rise after the ICC saga is proof of how power shields the powerful. He went from Deputy President (2013–2022) to President (2022–present), using the ICC narrative as a political weapon — painting himself as a victim of Western meddling and rallying support across ethnic lines. 

But the victims of 2007 are still waiting. The displaced still remember. Families of the dead still cry. And Kenya still carries the pain. 

Lessons We Must Carry into 2027

1. No leader is worth Kenyan blood. 

2. Elections must be decided by ballots, not bullets. 

3. Impunity only grows when we forget. 

Ruto may have escaped the ICC’s noose, but history cannot be erased. As 2027 approaches, Kenyans must remain alert. The same tactics of fear, intimidation, violence, election theft and ethnic division are on the table. 

WanTam is not just about ending Ruto’s one-term presidency, it’s about ending the culture of violence and impunity once and for all. 

Deadly Gen Z Protests Rock Nepal After Social Media Ban

Ruzeki | Shadoww News • September 8, 2025

Youth-led anti-government protests in Kathmandu turned deadly after authorities moved to block access to 26 major social media platforms. What started as a fight for digital freedom escalated into a broader confrontation over corruption and poor governance.

Protesters gathered near Parliament in Kathmandu. (Photo: placeholder)

On September 4, 2025, the Nepali government restricted access to 26 major social platforms — including Facebook, WhatsApp, YouTube, Instagram and X — saying the companies failed to comply with new registration rules. The move immediately enraged young Nepalis who depend on these services for education, livelihoods and free expression.

Tens of thousands of protesters — many identifying as Gen Z — converged on Maitighar Mandala and the area around the Federal Parliament on September 8. Demonstrators demanded an end to the blanket censorship and called for accountability on long-standing grievances: corruption, nepotism and systemic governance failures.

Clashes intensified when some demonstrators attempted to push past security perimeters. Authorities used tear gas, water cannon, rubber bullets and, according to multiple reports, live ammunition. The confrontation left an estimated 14–19 people dead and more than 100 injured, while a curfew was imposed in key parts of Kathmandu.

The crackdown has prompted political fallout: high-profile resignations were reported, and civil liberties groups have urged an independent investigation into the excessive use of force. International human rights organizations have condemned the violence and called for accountability.

While the social media ban was the immediate catalyst, protesters say it exposed deeper problems — an entrenched political class disconnected from a generation that measures opportunity and dignity online. The protests have also shone a spotlight on elite privilege, with viral campaigns criticizing the lavish lifestyles of political families.

As Nepal faces mounting domestic and international pressure, the country's trajectory remains uncertain. For many young Nepalis the question is no longer only about access to apps — it's about whether the country's institutions will respond to calls for real reform.

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Stella by Kisau Girls – A Song of Love, Loss and Tears 🎶😭

By Ruzeki | Shadoww News | September 02, 2025 

Jambo readers, at Shadoww News, especially through The WanTam Weekly, we are known for bold political commentary. But today, we pause the politics to celebrate something deeper — our culture, our music, our emotions, and the voice of the people. 

Here’s a song that has been trending across Kenya for the last two weeks. A performance that has captured hearts, stirred tears, and reminded us that music tells stories politics never can. 

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Stella – A Song of Love, Loss and Tears 

Performed by Kisau Girls, Mbooni East (Makueni County) – Music Festival 2025 

Sometimes, a song is not just music - it’s a story, a confession, a wound turned into harmony. That’s what Stella is. 

Originally written and performed by the Muema Brothers, Stella has traveled across generations. This year at the Kenya Music Festival 2025, the Kisau Girls from Mbooni East, Makueni County, carried the song into a new life. Their performance wasn’t just singing—it was storytelling with tears, pain, and that unmistakable Swahili voice that pierces straight to the soul. 

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Full Lyrics (Transcribed by Ruzeki on YouTube) 

Swahili version 

Beti ya Kwanza: 

Ikiwa waenda nyumbani, baba aah

Ikiwa waenda nyumbani, mama yangu ooh

Kamwambie Stella, siwezi kufika aah

Umweleze Stella, siwezi kufika mama eeeh

Beti ya Pili: 

Ikiwa waenda nyumbani, kaka yangu ooh

Ikiwa waenda nyumbani, dada aah

Umwambie Stella, siwezi kufika aah

Umweleze Stella, nimefungwa jela dada eeeh

Beti ya Tatu: 

Ikiwa waenda nyumbani, mama aah

Ikiwa waenda nyumbani, baba aah

Umwambie Stella, nimefungwa jela aah

Umweleze Stella, mapenzi yamenizidi jela eeeh

Beti ya Nne (Bambio): 

Kamwambie atafute bwana mwingine eeh

Kwani mie siwezi kufika mama aah

Kamweleze nimefungwa jela dada aah

Anizalie mtoto kike mama aah nitaoa ×4 

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English Translation: 

Verse 1 

If you go home, father aah
If you go home, my mother ooh
Tell Stella I cannot come aah
Explain to Stella I cannot come mama eeeh

Verse 2 

If you go home, my brother ooh
If you go home, my sister aah
Tell Stella I cannot come aah
Explain to Stella I’ve been jailed, sister eeeh

Verse 3 

If you go home, mother aah
If you go home, father aah
Tell Stella I’ve been jailed aah
Explain to Stella, love has landed me in jail eeeh

Verse 4(Chorus) 

Tell her to look for another husband eeh
Because I cannot come, mother aah
Explain to her I’ve been jailed, sister aah
If she gives me a daughter, mama aah, I’ll marry her ×4 

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Why It Hits Different

Stella is a song of heartbreak and consequence. A man, trapped by love and circumstance, sends messages home through family: 

• He cannot come back. 
• He has been jailed—both literally and emotionally. 
• His love for Stella has cost him his freedom. 
• In the end, he begs her to move on… but still clings to the dream of marriage if destiny allows. 

When the Kisau Girls sing this, it stops being just a song. It becomes a mirror of African love stories—pain, distance, and sacrifice told through melody. 

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Pure Talent 🙏🏾

This performance from Kisau Girls wasn’t about competing at a festival. It was about proving that music can carry tears, memory, and history. As I listened, I realized something simple: 

👉 If pain ever found harmony, this would be it. 🎶✨💯♥️ 

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Here the Stella Video: 

WanTam is Not Noise, It’s a Nation Waking Up

 

📰 The WanTam Weekly: WanTam is Not Noise, It’s a Nation Waking Up

By Ruzeki | Shadoww News | August 29, 2025

They say we’re just noisy. That we’re being used. That WanTam is a tantrum. But here’s what they don’t get — WanTam is not a trend. It’s a temperature check. And Kenya is burning with the fury of broken promises, impunity and youthful clarity.

🚫 This Is Bigger Than Mr Ruto

Let’s get one thing straight — WanTam didn’t begin with Ruto, and it won’t end with him. He just happens to be the loudest example of what’s wrong: Power that mocks the people. Leaders who forget who hired them. Campaigners who prayed in public and loot without fear.

🎭 “Peace and empowerment” is the New Scam

Now they preach peace and empowerment— like they mean silence. But we’re not confused. Real peace, empowermentand stabilityof a nation comes from justice and respect for the rule of law, not from a bored citizens with State House invitations. You can’t ask for calm while robbing the hungry like they are doing with the Social Health Authority (SHA saga). You can’t call for national unity and compensation while mocking jobless graduates and youti as lazy TikTokers, and confused generation.

📉 The Signs of Panic Are Everywhere:

• Abductions and suppression of dissents for tweets.
• Cabinet reshuffles every time someone sneezes on X.
• State-sponsored influencers pushing hashtags no one believes.
• Sudden invitations of mama mbogas to State House after viral videos expose suffering.
• State-sponsored goons to attack opposition events.

🔎 So Let’s Be Clear

WanTam is not sponsored. WanTam is not tribal. WanTam is not emotional.

It’s strategic. It’s fearless. It’s focused.

We’re organizing. We’re registering. We’re remembering every betrayal, every insult, every PR tour disguised as empowerment.

📢 Youth Are Not the Problem

We are the solution this country refuses to unleash. Every time they belittle us, abduct us, or pretend not to hear us — we get louder, sharper, more united.

🎯 Power Quote: “When youth rise in anger, it’s not noise — it’s a report card. And this blood-based regime is failing.”

🔥 Closing Shot

They fear us not because we riot — but because we reason. Because we’ve stopped worshiping and praising titles. Because we ask hard questions.

WanTam is a warning, a prophecy, and a promise. 2027 is not a date. It’s a destination, and we’ll meet you there, vote in hand, and livestream receipts; hakuna kuiba kura zetu!

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The Power of Our Voices: A Message to Kenya’s Youth

 By Ruzeki | Shadoww News | August 18, 2025 

Kenya’s youth are carrying struggles heavier than we deserve, yet our spirit remains unbroken. In the face of hardship, despair, and suppression, we still believe in the power of our voices. This is a message of hope, and a reminder that our future is still ours to claim. 

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In Struggle, Where Do We Find Hope? 

Though the youth of Kenya face struggles we should never have to, we refuse to doubt the power of our voices ahead of 2027. 

Every day, we see it. Prices go up. Jobs are scarce. Corruption gets its way. Promises made to us are broken before the ink dries. Instead of being empowered, we are dismissed or lied to. Instead of being included, we are silenced or killed. And instead of leadership, we are handed excuses and more lies. 

But here’s the truth, this story doesn’t end in despair — it begins with us. 

Kenya’s youth make up the largest share of this nation’s population. We are the workers, the students, the dreamers, the hustlers, the builders of tomorrow. They may suppress our voices, but they cannot erase our numbers, our energy, or our vision. 

Why They Fear Us 

Politicians know one thing: if the youth unite, the game changes forever. That is why they try to keep us tired, hopeless, and distracted. They hand out quick coins, not opportunities. They spread propaganda, not solutions. They want us to believe our voices don’t matter. 

But history proves them wrong. From independence struggles to modern revolutions across Africa and beyond, it has always been the young people who ignite change. 

Our Struggle Is Not Permanent 

Yes, we are struggling today. Yes, life feels heavier than it should. But remember this: hardship is never permanent. The oppressors of today will not last forever. Leaders who lie, exploit, and ignore the people eventually fall, ALWAYS. 

What remains is the voice of the people. And in Kenya, that voice is increasingly youthful, bold, and unafraid. 

Ahead of 2027 

The next election is not just a date on the calendar. It is our chance to decide whether we continue to suffer or rise to claim the future we deserve. Between now and then, we must do three things: 

1. Stay Awake – Don’t let lies, bribes, or handouts fool us. Eat their coins if you must, but don’t sell your future. 
2. Stay United – Tribe, class, or background doesn’t matter. What matters is the shared struggle we face as youth. 
3. Stay Loud – Keep speaking, protesting, creating, posting, writing, singing. Every word adds weight to the WanTam movement. 

The Message of Hope 

To every young Kenyan reading this WanTam Weekly Edition, you are not powerless. You are not invisible. And you are not alone. 

Your frustrations are valid. Your dreams are valid. And your voice is powerful enough to change this country. 

The road to 2027 will not be easy, but it is ours to walk together. Let them underestimate us. Let them doubt us. Let's eat their handouts. But when the time comes, let them hear us roar like thunder. 

Because no matter how hard they try to silence us, the truth is simple: 

👉 Kenya belongs to its youth. And the future begins with our voices.

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⚡ They fear our voice, that’s why we must amplify it. Watu wangu, please follow The WanTam Weekly Edition and let’s write the end of bad leadership together. Sema WanTam 

The Power of Handouts — and How to Beat the Game

By Ruzeki | Shadoww News | August 16, 2025

In Kenya, handouts are the oldest trick in the political playbook. When promises collapse and delivery stalls, politicians reach for the one tool that never fails: cash.

During campaigns, they parade through towns and villages, stuffing crumpled notes into the hands of desperate voters. The going rate? Between 50 and 1000 shillings. It’s cheap politics, but it works — because hunger, poverty, and broken systems make voters easy targets.

“When you can’t deliver on promises, you buy your way into power. The current regime is perfecting on this tactic.”

Today, the handouts game has evolved. Leaders are no longer handing out coins under the cover of night — they’re packaging it as ‘empowerment programs,’ ‘development funds,’ or ‘hustler initiatives.’ Whether it’s 64 shillings or 2000 shillings, it’s the same poison, just dressed up in a new bottle.

So how do we beat the game?

By flipping the script. Take the money — because after all, it’s your money being recycled back to you. But when you step into that ballot booth, vote with your conscience, not your stomach. Handouts can feed you for a day, but your vote can secure your future for five years.

Challenge to my Followers: Normalize eating politicians’ handouts without letting them buy your loyalty. Accept the bribe if you must — but when it matters most, cast your vote for leaders who will actually fight for you. Sema WanTam!

From Promises to Paranoia — Kenya's U-Turn President

📰 The WanTam Weekly: From Promises to Paranoia — Kenya's U-Turn President

By Ruzeki | Shadoww News | August 11, 2025

We elected a hustler. We got a Pharaoh.

Nearly three year ago, Ruto rose on the wings of promises, prayers, and populism. He spoke like us, dressed like us, and claimed to understand our pain. But somewhere between the swearing-in and the swearing at journalists, something changed.

🌀 The Hustler’s Fall

We were told this would be a government of the people — not a private WhatsApp group of billionaires and bishops. Instead of bottom-up, we got trickle-down lies. Instead of empowerment, we got taxes. And more taxes. And then taxes on those taxes.

The kitchen is burning and the chef is tweeting about peace and unity. Is this leadership or a poorly scripted PR tour?

📉 A Country on Life Support

• Youth unemployment is at a crisis level.
• Fuel prices are criminal comparing to the standards that Ruto set for President Uhuru.
• Public universities are broke, no enough capitation to our primary and secondary schools, parents are forced to dig deeper into their pockets.
• The healthcare is not affordable and is not efficient, public trust is gone.
• Meanwhile, the blood-based regime is busy launching avoidable houses and empowerment rallies, where our women and youth are bribed with a few coins.

📵 Fear as Policy

When a regime starts arresting comedians, students, and influencers — not looters, corrupt officias and murderers, it tells you everything. They’re afraid. Not of guns, but of memes, WanTam momentum, and mass anger. The youth have become a threat — not because of riots, but because of their reach.

🧠 But We Remember

We remember the “mama mboga” speeches. The fake tears. The talk of ending corruption, favouritism and poverty. Today, those same mama mbogas are carrying water on their backs because water is privatized. Their kids are at home because HELB is dry. Their shops are closing because the taxes make survival illegal.

🔎 This Weekly Will Always:

• ✓ Expose betrayal in plain language
• ✓ Document the fall of fake reformers
• ✓ Show the cost of poor leadership
• ✓ Remind you: It’s our right to question power

🎯 Power Quote: “You can’t force people into silence. Eventually, they start to shout louder.”

🔥 Closing Shot

This is not just a newsletter — it’s a rebellion in words. One edition at a time. If you're tired of political musicals and recycled manifestos, welcome to the resistance.

WanTam si chorus ya Sunday School. WanTam ni warning shot ya 2027.

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