During the 2017 August general elections and the re-run, Jubilee government came up with mega slogans, 'Tano tena' and 'Wembe ni ule ule', that saw Uhuru Kenyatta and William Ruto win against their political rival Raila Odinga.
The 'Tano tena' hit song recorded by Ben Githae promised voters on the bright future ahead as away convince them to give the Jubilee government a second term to finish their started projects.
In the song, various manifestos were mentioned including free laptops, free maternity, free primary and secondary education, food security and millions of jobs for Kenyans.
During the elections re-run, after Uhuru's win was nullified, Ben Githae came with a new political song, 'Wembe nu ule ule', to encourage the voters to consider Jubilee as before. This was to express how dedicate they were in winning.
However, these slogans have been dying a painful death as the promises have been killed. The common mwananchi is experiencing hardships as the prices of commodities and livelihood have risen contrary to the 'Tano tena" hit song.
With the latest pinch on the 8% VAT of fuel, lack of jobs, corruption, dead laptop tenders, insecurity and expensive medical cover are just but a few bothers to Kenyans.
Kenyans have expressed their regrets in singing the two hit songs in praising the government which does not care about the life of the poor.
Ironically, social media has gone crazy even for the Jubilee supporters have been left disappointed with their previous political choices.
With the current trends, Kenyans feel angry and betrayed when the 'Wembe ni ule ule' and 'Tano tena' slogans are just mentioned.
Ben Githae was awarded a Statehouse Commendation by President Uhuru Kenyatta for his efforts.
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