Kenyans are creative when it comes to naming politicians. Some of these fictitious names are so memorable that we forget their true identities.
The following is a list of politicians with memorable nicknames, ranging from former President Uhuru Kenyatta to Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
Doyen
President William Ruto
President Ruto got the name Doyen for his believed aptness in politics. Doyen is an English term meaning the most respected and prominent person in a particular field. The Head of State is also nicknamed Uncle Willy and Hustler.
Riggy G
DP Rigathi Gachagua
The DP got the nickname days ahead of the August 9 General elections. The name was invented by Ivy Chelimo who has since landed a job in the office of the Deputy President.
Kamwana/ Jayden/ Wanjohi
uhuru
Kamwana is a Kikuyu name meaning a youthful guy. Some Kenyans christened former President Uhuru Kenyatta to rationalize the fact that he was still young enough to run for re-election in 2017. The former head of state is also nicknamed Jayden meaning a pampered cool kid. Uhuru is also monikered as Wanjohi due to his love for the bottle.
Papa wa Roma
Moses Wetangula
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula, was given the name which means the Pope of Rome in Swahili.
He was given the name because his commands, like the Pope’s, are followed by the latter.
Iron Lady
Narc Kenya Party Leader Martha Karua.
Former presidential candidate Martha Karua is nicknamed as the Iron Lady in the political realm due to her no-nonsense demeanor. She, on the other hand, is never amused by the name as she believes it is a distortion of her gender.
Watermelon
Kalonzo Musyoka
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka earned the moniker for his political indecision. He was given the nickname after abandoning his presidential ambitions to support ODM leader Raila Odinga.
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