"My thapki": Wanga blushes as hubby showers her with sweet, romantic Luo words
This story has significance for readers across Kenya and beyond.
- Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga's husband stepped up to the microphone at an outdoor rally on August 20 and delivered a heartfelt tribute to his wife in Dholuo
- He called Wanga his 'thapki' and appealed to the crowd to grant her a second term, praising her dedication and hard work
- The sweet moment went viral on TikTok, with fans and supporters flooding the comments with excitement and admiration
Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga may be known for her political firepower, but it was her husband who had the crowd buzzing on August 20, 2026, after stepping up to the microphone at a public rally and delivering a serenade that many Kenyans are still talking about.
Dressed for the occasion and clearly full of pride, Wanga's husband addressed the crowd in Dholuo, using some of the most affectionate terms the language has to offer.
He called her his "thapki," a term of endearment that sent cheers rippling through the gathering.
What did Gladys Wanga's husband say?
His words were warm, personal and unapologetically adoring, and each time he said something sweet, the crowd cheered.
"Today I brought you a beautiful girl, a girl who works hard. The woman of my house. Eey yawa! Some people call her Thapki; today let me serenade her and call her my thapki. Some people call her mama kayai; I call her mine. I wanted to ask you, in humility, to give her another term so she can work for you by God's grace. I also want to thank you for the time you gave her to work for you," he said.
He also took a moment to acknowledge Raila Odinga's role in Wanga's political journey, pointing out that it was Odinga who backed her in 2013, when she first served as a Member of Parliament for Rangwe before eventually rising to the governorship.
A TikTok video of the moment quickly gained traction, with viewers charmed by the husband's display of public affection and loyalty. The clip drew a wave of enthusiastic responses:
Watch the video below:
Kenyans react online
@Moses Yogo (wuod Min Dusila) said:
"When you have a supportive husband 🤣🤣🤣. Wanga ✌️."
@Alphonce Otieno said:
"But she has not done so much for us."
@dancanandiego said:
"Congrats, she is doing a fantastic job."
@Jack JaRongo said:
"Mbona mumefunga downloading section??? We want to download this kindly."
@wuod Nya Alego said:
"Adiso Nya Wangaya penda wewe bure."
@pretty azanga said:
"Kumi bila break. Tumekubali mama."
@sko said:
"A grateful husband."
Gladys Wanga made history in 2022 when she became the first woman elected governor in Homa Bay County.
Her tenure has kept her in the public eye, and moments like this one show that even off the political stage, she commands attention, this time through the man standing beside her.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
Reporting originally appeared via TUKO. Read the full source for additional context.