How Kenya’s William Ruto got his many nicknames

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Published Nov 10, 2025

In Kenya, political satire often takes the form of sharp, witty nicknames - and President William Ruto has earned plenty. As his popularity wanes, young Kenyans online are using these nicknames to mock and challenge his leadership in ways that traditional media cannot. The Listening Post’s Nic Muirhead reports on Ruto’s long, growing and politically problematic list of nicknames.

Featuring:
Paul Kelemba (Maddo) - Cartoonist
Nanjala Nyabola - Political analyst and writer
Wandia Njoya - Professor of literature, Daystar University

Producers: Soumayya El Filali & Nicholas Muirhead

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