“Tafadhali Rudini” Emotional Hotel Owner Recounts How Tutam Slogan Made Her Lose All Her Customers

A Kenyan woman running a small food business has appealed to customers to return to her eatery after her daily sales reportedly declined following a political remark involving the slogan “Tutam.”

In an emotional video shared on social media, the business owner explained that customers who previously visited her establishment had stopped coming after she uttered the phrase during a conversation at her food joint.

The woman, who sells chapatis, fries and other meals, appeared distressed as she walked around her restaurant, showing several empty tables that she said reflected the challenges facing her business.

“Tutam” is a political slogan associated with President William Ruto and his supporters. The phrase has generated mixed reactions among Kenyans amid growing political divisions and dissatisfaction with the government’s policies.

According to the woman, the situation at her eatery changed after her remark became known. She expressed concern about the impact of the reduced customer numbers on her livelihood.

Her video has sparked mixed reactions online, with some Kenyans sympathising with her and urging customers to separate personal political opinions from business transactions.

Others argued that customers have the freedom to choose where they spend their money, including making decisions influenced by political views.

The incident highlights how political debates can affect small businesses that depend on daily sales to survive.

The woman is now appealing to customers to reconsider their decision and support her eatery as she struggles to restore business.

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