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Edwin Sifuna's Rising Political Influence - February 2026

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, the ODM Secretary General, is building a new political movement called Linda Mwananchi ahead of the 2027 General Election. Sifuna has been holding rallies alongside Embakasi East MP Babu Owino that attract younger Kenyans and challenge the status quo. He met recently with Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya, sparking excitement in Western Kenya. Political commentators in the region see echoes of the historic Muliro-Kijana political partnership. Some articles reference the Moses-Joshua biblical story when discussing whether Sifuna can lead Kenyans after Raila Odinga's era.

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Can Sifuna lead restless Kenyans to Canaan?

Analysis: The article draws a parallel between the biblical story of Moses and the current political landscape in Kenya, questioning whether Edwin Sifuna, the ODM Secretary General, can lead the country, much like Joshua led the Israelites after Moses' death.

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Standard Politics•20h ago

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'Sisi ndio Sifuna': Why the dynamic duo must find ways to sustain wave

Analysis: For two consecutive weekends, members of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), led by Secretary General Edwin Sifuna, have generated excitement, particularly among younger Kenyans, by challenging the status quo.

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Standard Politics•20h ago

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In Sifuna and Natembeya, Western sees return of Muliro-Kijana duo

Analysis: A recent meeting between Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has generated excitement in the Western region of Kenya.

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Standard Politics•22h ago

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After Raila, can Sifuna lead restless Kenyans to Canaan?

Analysis: The article draws a parallel between the biblical story of Moses and the current leadership vacuum within Kenya's political landscape, specifically focusing on the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM).

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Standard Politics•22h ago

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The dynamic duo: Why Sifuna-Babu must find ways to sustain wave

Analysis: A group of ODM leaders, led by Secretary General Edwin Sifuna and Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino, have garnered significant attention and excitement, particularly among the youth, for their recent public rallies.

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Standard Politics•22h ago

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Sifuna’s Linda Mwananchi: The making of a third force in 2027 presidential race

Analysis: A new political movement, Linda Mwananchi, led by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, is emerging as a potential "third force" in Kenya's political landscape ahead of the 2027 General Election.

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Nation Politics•1d ago

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After Raila, can Sifuna lead restless Kenyans to long-promised land of milk and honey?

Analysis: The article draws a parallel between the biblical exodus and the current political landscape in Kenya, questioning if Edwin Sifuna has the capacity to lead Kenyans to their aspirations following Raila Odinga's era.

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Standard Politics•1d ago

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Why Sifuna, Babu and team must find ways to sustain fresh narrative

Analysis: Embattled ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna and a group of youthful legislators are generating excitement with their distinct political approach, refusing to conform to established norms.

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Standard Politics•1d ago

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