‘Awache Bangi’ – Khalwale Quips on Wajackoyah’s Presidential Photo
Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has criticized the wardrobe choices of former presidential candidate George Wajackoyah, noting that only one of his photos looks presidential.
In a post on X on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, Khalwale, known locally as the bullfighter, advised Wajackoyah to reconsider his attire, suggesting that only one outfit appears presidential while the others seem suited for cannabis users.
“The Hon Geaoge Wajackoyah. I came across this photo, and indeed, it looks presidential. Hizo zingine za bangi awache,” Khalwale said on X.
Wajackoyah gained attention in 2022 with a controversial manifesto that proposed a four-day workweek, making Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays the weekend.
The leader of the Roots party also proposed legalizing marijuana and promoting its commercial cultivation to alleviate the country’s debt burden.
Additionally, Wajackoyah, who received 61,969 votes in the 2022 presidential race, suggested exporting snake venom and dog meat to Asian markets like China.
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He also promised severe penalties for corrupt officials misusing public funds and vowed to dismantle the Standard-Gauge Railway, replacing it with a new one without Chinese involvement.
Wajackoyah proposed suspending parts of the constitution and consulting Kenyans on their preferred governance model, citing countries like Israel and Canada that manage well without a written constitution.
“We have countries without written constitutions, such as the UK, Canada, New Zealand, and Israel, which operate efficiently,” Wajackoyah said in 2022.
He also advocated for reinstating the eight regions and abolishing the counties, a proposal that has gained traction after comedian Eric Omondi initiated a signature-collection campaign.
Omondi argues that Kenya’s extensive representation creates inefficiencies, burdening the government’s ability to manage the public wage bill.
“Kenya has excessive representation. One person has a president, deputy president, governor, deputy governor, MP, senator, woman representative, MCA, regional commissioner, county commissioner, assistant county commissioner, chief, sub-chief, and village elder. A single Kenyan is represented by 16 people doing similar jobs,” Omondi stated at a press conference on August 20, 2024.
‘Awache Bangi’ – Khalwale Quips on Wajackoyah’s Presidential Photo
