Allans Ademba, the activist behind the popular ‘Niko Kadi’ slogan, has publicly criticized William Ruto for allegedly hijacking the phrase.
Speaking during an interview on Sunday, March 22, Ademba accused the President of intellectual theft.
"It was intellectual theft when our president came and said ‘Niko Kadi’. Bro, what card are you on? We are here to get you out," he said.
Ademba also cautioned politicians against exploiting the campaign, which encourages youth to register as voters ahead of the 2027 elections. He revealed that some politicians had approached him, offering campaign lorries to support the movement.
"They have approached us. I have been receiving phone calls. If a lorry appears on Tuesday at our rallies in Kibra, Langata, the five Embakasi constituencies, at Anniversary Towers, we are going to chase those lorries away, and we are going to burn them or stone them. We are not going to allow politicians to hijack," he stated.
On Saturday, March 22, while launching the extension of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) from Kisumu to Malaba, President Ruto welcomed the voter registration push.
The Head of State affirmed his readiness for the 2027 general election, declaring,
"I want to tell you that we are ready, and we are on a card (Tuko Kadi). We are ready for you when the time comes."
The ‘Niko Kadi’ campaign, which has gained momentum among Kenyan youth, leverages social media to encourage voter registration. Participants document their registration process and share it online.
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is conducting Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) at constituency offices and Huduma centres.
Eligible Kenyans can register as new voters, transfer their registration to another electoral area, update or correct their voter details, and verify their registration status.
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