[PHOTOS] Gachagua inscribes 'Wantam' on Meta's Facebook Wall

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua inscribes the phrase 'Wantam' at Meta's Facebook Wall  in Silicon Valley tour, US on August 9, 2025 [GACHAGUA/FB]

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, currently on a tour of the United States, made a stop in Silicon Valley, where he visited leading global tech giants, including Meta and Google.

Sharing photos from the tour on his social media platforms on Saturday, Gachagua pictured himself writing the  “Wantam” phrase on the Facebook Wall.

The phrase has been used by the opposition in their spirited attempt to show their commitment to oust President William Ruto in the 2027 elections.

Ruto, who, however, commands a significant following, has in the past rubbished the phrase with his supporters pushing for the "Tutam" phrase to mean they will give Ruto a second term in the 2027 General Elections.

Gachagua, in his tour, emphasised that the world is now a global tech hub and that Kenya must not be left behind in embracing groundbreaking ideas and innovations.

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and his wife, Pastor Dorcas, take a walk outside Google offices in Silicon Valley, US [GACHAGUA/FB]

Former DP Rigathi Gachagua and his wife Pastor Dorcas pose for a photo in Silicon Valley, US [GACHAGUA/FB]

Former DP Rigathi Gachagua and his wife Pastor Dorcas take a tour at the Google office, Silicon Valley, US [GACHAGUA/FB]

"I have spent a splendid day in the Silicon Valley, firsthand, the most creative tech innovations and interacting with the best tech minds in the world.

"I spent quality time at Google before taking a memorable ride in an AI-driven Jaguar limousine. My visit to Meta company, the home of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Threads, was fascinating and breathtaking," he said.

Gachagua and his wife Pastor Dorcas take a ride in Silicon Valley, US [GACHAGUA/FB]. 

Gachagua expressed particular pride in meeting 35 young Kenyans holding senior positions at Meta, commending their contributions and creativity in shaping the future of ICT.

"I must say I have a pretty good idea where to look for skills mix and our Kenyan GenZs who are brilliant and tech-savvy when recruiting personnel to help us back home in the 6th Administration come 2027," he posed.

Former DP Rigathi Gachagua and his wife, Pastor Dorcas, at Meta offices, Silicon Valley, US [GACHAGUA/FB]

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua inscribes the phrase 'Wantam' at Meta's Facebook Wall in Silicon Valley, US on August 9, 2025 [GACHAGUA/FB]

Former DP Rigathi Gachagua and his wife Pastor Dorcas, pose for a photo outside Meta offices in Silicon Valley, US [GACHAGUA/FB]