No More Kasongo: Resident Introduces Ruto’s New Nickname at Magwagwa Rally

A public rally in Nyamira County took an unexpected turn after a resident stepped forward and gave President William Ruto a new nickname, bringing an end to a popular name that has dominated political conversations in recent months.

The incident happened on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at Magwagwa Stadium, where residents had gathered to welcome the Head of State.

While addressing the crowd, the resident announced that he wanted to replace the name Kasongo with Omosongo, a Gusii word used to refer to a white person or European.

He made the declaration in Kiswahili, telling the cheering crowd that from that day onwards, the name Kasongo should no longer be used when referring to Ruto.

He went ahead to declare that the President would now be known as Omosongo, attracting reactions from those attending the rally.

The moment added another nickname to the list of names that have become associated with the President throughout his political career.

Before the Nyamira resident introduced Omosongo, Kasongo had gained widespread popularity among Kenyans, particularly on social media.

The nickname was inspired by online jokes and a Congolese rumba song. Ruto later embraced it during one of his public appearances in Western Kenya, where he was captured enjoying the popular Kasongo Yeye tune.

However, Kasongo was not the first nickname to attract public attention during his presidency.

Ruto previously became associated with the name Zakayo, which critics used in reference to his government’s taxation policies. The name was borrowed from the biblical tax collector Zacchaeus.

Rather than distance himself from the nickname, the President responded by referring to the biblical story in which Zacchaeus encountered Jesus.

SOURCE:https://x.com/K24Tv/status/2119683050598711374?a=KvLvw5dIedT8z_ykmto&s=20

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