The Sifuna storm: Why Nairobi senator is disruptor-in-chief of Ruto, opposition plans
Some members of ODM feel that it was a mistake to let go of Mr Sifuna as the party’s secretary-general and spokesman. He now leads a nascent but formidable outfit, Linda Mwananchi, which threatens not only established political careers, but it could also shake the landscape. Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna second (left), Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya (third left), Embakasi East MP Babu Owino (left), and other leaders during a Linda Mwananchi rally at Sibanga in Transn Nzoia County on July 25, 2026.
- ▪Some members of ODM feel that it was a mistake to let go of Mr Sifuna as the party’s secretary-general and spokesman.
- ▪He now leads a nascent but formidable outfit, Linda Mwananchi, which threatens not only established political careers, but it could also shake the landscape.
- ▪Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna second (left), Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya (third left), Embakasi East MP Babu Owino (left), and other leaders during a Linda Mwananchi rally at Sibanga in Transn Nzoia County on July 25, 2026.
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Caption for the landscape image: The Sifuna storm: Why Nairobi senator is disruptor-in-chief of Ruto, opposition plans Sunday, July 26, 2026 Scroll down to read the article Linda Mwananchi rally: Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, who is in the Linda Mwananchi team, during a rally at Moi’s Bridge in Uasin Gishu County on July 25, 2026. Photo credit: Jared Nyataya | Nation By Justus Ochieng' Article Related Edwin Watenya Sifuna — the senator for Nairobi — admits in private that although he has always dreamt of leading the country, he did not expect such prospects to arise so soon.
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