Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata has weighed in on the increasingly popular “Wantam” versus “Tutam” political debate, downplaying the slogans as temporary political noise with little impact on real governance.
Speaking during a public engagement, Kang’ata dismissed the one-term (Wantam) versus two-term (Tutam) narrative as a passing phase often used to excite crowds and dominate political talk shows, but rarely tied to tangible outcomes for citizens.
He emphasized that his focus is not on slogans or political branding, but on delivering meaningful development projects that will define his leadership long after the debates fade.
The governor noted that political catchphrases come and go with every election cycle, but the needs of the people roads, healthcare, water, education, and economic empowerment remain constant.
According to Kang’ata, leaders should be judged by what they build and improve on the ground, not by how loudly they chant campaign slogans.
“In the end, history will not remember slogans. It will remember results,” Kang’ata remarked, adding that his administration is committed to leaving behind a solid development record that Murang’a residents can point to with pride.
He reiterated that his government is concentrating on long-term projects aimed at transforming the county’s economy, improving service delivery, and uplifting the livelihoods of ordinary wananchi.
Kang’ata argued that such a legacy cannot be achieved through political noise, but through consistent planning, accountability, and prudent use of public resources.
As the Wantam and Tutam debate continues to trend in political spaces across the country, Kang’ata’s remarks position him as a leader seeking to rise above the rhetoric and refocus attention on governance.
His message serves as a reminder that beyond the slogans, Kenyans ultimately expect leaders to deliver development, not just declarations.