This archive report was first published on 2 September 2019.
Kenyan Politicians' Fascinating Nicknames ¶
September 2, 2019
Kenyan politicians have earned themselves a variety of nicknames over the years, reflecting their personalities, public personas, and sometimes their controversies.
From Raila Odinga, the NASA flag bearer, to Deputy President William Ruto, Kenyan politicians have been given nicknames that have made headlines.
Some of the notable politicians with nicknames include:
- Raila Odinga, who has been called RAO, Baba Yao, Joshua, Agwambo, Tinga, Jakom, Nyundo, Le President, Nusu Mkate, and many more.
- Uhuru Kenyatta, who has been nicknamed Kamwana, PORK, Absentee President, and Airborne President.
- Deputy President William Ruto, who has been called Hussein Machozi, Ole Mashamba, Meno Kubwa, Hustler, Baba Wengi, and Ule Jamaa wa huko chini.
- Former Devolution CS Ann Waiguru, who has been nicknamed Super Minister, Minjiminji, Sweetie, and NYS.
- Mike Mbuvi-Sonko, who has been given various nicknames.
- Kalonzo Musyoka, who earned himself the Watermelon nickname.
- Esther Passaris, who has been called a BEAUTIFUL girl, lightskin, and Mama street lights.
- Musalia Mudavadi, who has been nicknamed MaDvd, Messi, and the Prodigal Son.
- Ababu Namwamba, who has been called Msafiri, the Mole, and Dr. Love.
- Boni Khalwale, who has been nicknamed Boni Mtetezi and Bullfighter.
- Senator Wetangula, who has been called Weta and Sirisia Girls Principal.
- Fred Matiang'i, who has been nicknamed Magufuli.
- Ferdinand Waititu, who has been called Baba yao.
- Martha Karua, who has been nicknamed the Iron Lady.
