Nandi Man Switches from Tutam to Wantam after Trucker He Borrowed Lift From Demands Payment
- A Nandi man left home a proud “Tutam” supporter, but by the time he returned, he was chanting “Wantam” like he’d been born in it
- This is after a truck driver who had offered him a lift threatened to slap him with a KSh 1,000 “opposition fee”
- The sudden change, though coerced, appeased the driver, who allowed him to alight without further incident
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Chebarbar – What began as a simple request for a lift turned into an unexpected political shakedown when a Kalenjin man was forced to switch sides in the heated “Tutam” versus “Wantam” political rivalry.
Source: Facebook
The man, who had hitched a ride from a truck driver to Chebarbar, found himself in trouble after the two began discussing politics.
Moment Nandi man shared political allegiance
In the course of their conversation, the man revealed he was a supporter of “Tutam,” the faction backing incumbent President William Ruto for a second term.
Unbeknownst to him, the driver was a staunch “Wantam” supporter. Upon hearing this, the driver’s demeanour changed.
Pulling no punches, he told his passenger to pay for the life because he was from a different political camp.
“Si mambo na asante. Si umesema wewe ni mtu wa Tutam? Elfu moja.” (Forget the thank you. Didn’t you say you’re Tutam? That’ll be KSh 1,000.)
Source: Facebook
Nandi man changed allegiance
Realising the mood in the cab had soured, the man quickly switched his political allegiance on the spot, declaring himself a “Wantam” supporter to avoid the fee.
"Ah huyo hatumrudishi, itabidi aende nyumbani." (We won't vote for him. He has to go home).
The sudden change seemed to appease the driver, who allowed him to alight without further incident.
Wantam is a slogan used by Ruto's opponents who claim he will be a one-term president and won't be re-elected for a second term in 2027.
Social media reactions
The interesting incident has sparked lighthearted debate online, with many joking about the “pay-per-party” policy.
Others, however, maintained that people should be allowed to express their political allegiance without coercion from the opposition.
Shakes Canavaro
"Everyone is entitled to his/her opinion. You can support whoever you like without being forced."
Ezra Omondi:
"I wish it was me na ikuwe baba ndio president alafu nipande gari yako uniletee hii upuzi 😂😂ntasema tutam na sauti."
Edwin S Nditah:
"But this is unacceptable. Wewe saidia tu mwenzako, mambo ya siasa itakuja na itapita."
Linet Khalayi:
"Now this one is a real Kenyan😅😅, inategemea na, time, place, circumstances, environment, etc to determine mrengo uko."
Samidoh's daughter supports Ruto's re-election
Elsewhere, Mugithi singer Samidoh recently shared a lovely photo with his kids in the US, but what caught the attention of many was his younger daughter's pose.
This is after the three-year-old showed unexpected support for the incumbent by making a two-finger up sign, forming a V shape.
The sign has different meanings depending on context, and it means peace or victory. But for Kenyans, the sign has become a tutam slogan.
Proofreading by Jackson Otukho, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
