“Alo! Alo!”: Inside the Viral Tenri School Election Drama

A student council election at Tenri School in Embu has captured the attention of Kenyans online after pupils turned the exercise into a dramatic political contest complete with campaign slogans, alliances, bribery claims, and heated debates.

The elections, which are being held for positions such as president, deputy president, and ministries including Sports and Entertainment, have gone viral on TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram for closely resembling Kenya’s high-stakes national politics.

At the centre of the race are Junior Secondary School (JSS) candidates Allan, Sally, and Nevina, who are battling for the presidency in campaigns that many online users say look like a “mini State House.”

Campaign Teams, Posters and School Politics at Tenri Primary School

The students have formed campaign teams, designed posters, created slogans, and even held strategy meetings similar to those seen in national political campaigns.

One candidate reportedly promised free milk during break time and an end to sweeping duties if elected, while another focused on strict school discipline and order.

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The campaigns have also produced catchy slogans that are now trending online.

Sally’s supporters have been chanting, “Go tell them Sally is back, campaign itapiga kwa ground,” while Allan’s camp has gained popularity through a viral hype man known for shouting “Halo Halloo!” during rallies.

Nevina’s supporters have also been active, strongly defending her policies and clashing verbally with rival teams during debates.

Election Drama Over Representation and Bribery Claims

The political drama became even more intense after primary school pupils demanded fair representation in the school government.

The younger pupils argued that since JSS students were dominating the presidential race and most cabinet positions, primary school learners deserved the deputy president role as well as ministries such as Sports and Entertainment.

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The pupils reportedly threatened to mobilise against all three presidential candidates if their demands were ignored.

Adding to the entertainment were claims of voter bribery, with some candidates accused of influencing voters using biscuits, sweets, pocket money, and evening snacks.

“Abduction” Claims

In one of the most talked-about moments, Allan’s campaign team jokingly said that Nevina’s supporters had “abducted” him in order to slow down his campaign progress.

The school’s election chairlady, Saruna Modoni, was also drawn into the drama after playful claims that she had been bribed with snacks.

She later stepped in and asked candidates to focus on issues and policies instead of personal attacks.

The campaigns have caused a lot of reactions online, with many Kenyans praising the pupils for showing leadership skills at a young age.

However, others said the elections jokingly reflect how political behaviour and harsh campaign tactics have become common in Kenyan society.

The much-awaited presidential debate is expected to take place on Monday, May 25, 2026, before students vote in the coming days.

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Photo of Tenri Primary School. PHOTO/Tenri Primary School