While inaugurating a new college hostel, the commander in chief playfully referenced the viral political slogan of Oburu Oginga, “tunataka power,” leaving trainees and officials in stitches.
The moment was captured and widely circulated online, with the video trending here: Facebook Link. Kenyans quickly took to social media, turning the slogan into memes and debating whether Ruto’s lighthearted jab was just for laughs or a subtle political dig at Oburu’s growing online presence.
While the humor grabbed headlines, Ruto also underscored a serious point: education is Kenya’s primary tool for empowerment.
He highlighted investments in tutors, expanded infrastructure, and increased funding for higher education, emphasizing that human capital development is the key to national transformation.
“The reason we are expanding education infrastructure is because we believe the biggest empowerment we can give to Kenyans is knowledge through education and training,” he explained.
During the lighter exchange, Ruto quipped directly to the crowd about Oburu’s power slogan: “Comrades power? I hear there are people looking for power. Comrades power?
I do not know whether it is your power or another power. Which power is it?” The crowd erupted in laughter, showing that even in politics, wit and timing can electrify a room.
Observers say this blend of humor and political commentary is increasingly part of Ruto’s style, especially as he engages the youth and urban voters.
Social media analysts noted how moments like this amplify a leader’s reach, turning speeches into viral content that resonates beyond the event itself.
Meanwhile, political watchers continue monitoring statements from former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s ally, Hon Kanini Kega, who doubles as an EALA MP, as the drama around opposition alignments unfolds link.
The event was a reminder that in Kenyan politics, education, strategy, and humor can all intersect, leaving audiences entertained, informed, and thinking about who really holds power.
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