List of Political Phrases That Gained Traction in 2024 Amid Major Events: Kufa Makanga Kufa Dereva

Here are some of the key political phrases that gained traction in Kenya during 2024, along with their context:
Reject — Used during protests against the controversial Finance Bill 2024, the slogan captured popular discontent with tax and levy proposals.
Inject — Popularised by Morara Kebaso (founder of the Inject Party) to call for fresh leadership and accountability in government.
Usiguse Mlima (Don’t touch the mountain) — A phrase associated with Rigathi Gachagua, referencing the Mt. Kenya region and stirring debates about regional identity and national cohesion.
Mutuse — A nickname used in reference to Mwengi Mutuse, who sponsored the motion to impeach Gachagua; it came to represent situations where someone finds themselves outmatched or overwhelmed.
Kufa makanga, kufa dereva (If the conductor dies, so must the driver) — Emerged after the impeachment of Gachagua; it was used to argue that if the deputy president is held accountable, then the president (who elected him on the same ticket) should also be held to account.