Change of Tune As Ruto Takes Swipe on His Campaign Song ‘Sipangwingwi’ Song, Questions Its Role
Speaking during the graduation ceremony of the National Defence Univerity in Lanet, President Ruto took a swipe at the popular hit song “Sipangwingwi,” questioning the role of such songs in raising a responsible society.
The president argued that such terms as used in the song, negatively influence the efforts to foster unity and peaceful coexistence among family members and the community.
Ruto’s comments on the song appeared ironical, as it was one of the songs heavily used by him during his campaigns ahead of the 2022 polls.
During the electioneering period, Ruto adopted the song as his campaign slogan, coupling it with his Bottom-Up Agenda.
Notably, In September 2023, the president mourned the Sipangwingwi producer, Byron Muhando Kivisi, terming him as talented.
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