“Zakayo” is a song by Tanzanian gospel artist Christina Shusho, which has garnered significant attention in Kenya due to its title’s coincidental resemblance to a nickname given to President William Ruto.
The song, however, is not about politics but draws inspiration from the biblical story of Zacchaeus, a tax collector who climbed a sycamore tree to see Jesus.
The lyrics explore themes of faith, humility, and the desire to see and understand God’s ways. Despite the humorous link to current events in Kenya, the song is a heartfelt expression of Christian devotion and spiritual seeking.