Leaders of the youth-driven #TukoKadi movement, Ademba Allans and Sophie Njehia, have issued a strong warning to William Ruto and political actors against what they describe as attempts to hijack the slogan for political gain.
Speaking during an interview on the JKL Show hosted by Jeff Koinange, the duo claimed that multiple offers had been made by individuals within the political class seeking to associate themselves with the movement.
Allans emphasized that the initiative is independent and driven by ordinary citizens, stating:
“We are sponsored by Kenyans, we are sponsored by those who died in 2024, we are sponsored by the 1.3 trillion that was stolen, and the 43 million that was stolen from eCitizen.”
He further accused the President of appropriating the slogan, terming it “intellectual theft.”
“It was intellectual theft when our President came and said ‘niko kadi.’ Bro, uko kadi ya nini? We are here to get you out,” Allans said.
The activist also alleged that politicians had attempted to provide branded campaign materials, including trucks bearing the #TukoKadi slogan, warning that such efforts would be resisted.
“If a lorry appears at our rallies… we are going to chase those lorries away. We are not going to allow politicians to hijack this movement,” he stated.
On her part, Njehia criticized Kenya’s political culture, arguing that leadership has long been dominated by a few families and calling for a shift toward youth-led governance.
“And let me remind them that “Tuko Kadi” is an equivalent of Ruto must go,” she stated.
The remarks highlight growing tensions between grassroots youth movements and the political establishment, as #TukoKadi continues to gain traction as a symbol of civic mobilization and generational change.