“WANTAM”Chants Erupt in Bungoma as Wamboka Steps In After Police Move to Arrest Youths

A political moment unfolded in Bungoma after a group of youths began chanting “Wantam” and expressing their support for ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna during a public gathering.

The situation changed when police officers moved to arrest some of the youths taking part in the chants. Bumula Member of Parliament Wanami Wamboka intervened and confronted the officers over their attempt to detain the young people.

Footage circulating from the scene showed Wamboka engaging the officers as the youths continued with their chants. The incident attracted the attention of people at the gathering and has since generated discussion on social media.

The youths could be heard shouting “Sisi Ndio Sifuna” alongside the “Wantam” slogan, linking their chants to the growing political activities around Sifuna. The slogan has featured in political gatherings as supporters seek to demonstrate their backing for the ODM official.

Wamboka’s intervention came as political activity continues to increase across the country ahead of the 2027 General Election. Leaders and their supporters have been using public meetings and grassroots engagements to communicate their political positions and mobilise support.

The incident also highlighted the sometimes tense encounters that can arise when political activities take place in public spaces. While the officers appeared to move against some of the youths, the reasons for the attempted arrests were not immediately established from the available footage.

It was also unclear whether any of the youths were eventually taken into custody after Wamboka intervened. No further details were immediately available regarding possible police action following the confrontation.

The Bungoma incident comes as political discussions continue to intensify in the region, with various leaders building their networks and engaging residents ahead of the next general election.

The chants and the MP’s intervention have since become a talking point, particularly among Kenyans following the changing political alliances and growing competition ahead of 2027.

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