National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah has sought to clarify the meaning behind the now-viral phrase “tuko kadi,” when used by leaders. The Legislator linked it to development and political preparedness as the country edges closer to the 2027 General Election. We shall be answering your questions, but we must continue working so when we come back asking for your votes, we shall tell them that when we say ‘tuko kadi,’ we mean ‘kadi’ for development,” he said. “Niko Kadi” — sometimes “Tuko Kadi” — is pure Sheng, the Swahili-English street talk that has long dominated Kenyan urban culture. Loosely translated, it means “I have the card” or “I’m registered to vote” (short for Niko na kadi ya kura).

Source: The Star March 25, 2026 13:25 UTC