Sifuna reignites push for Luhya presidency in 2027

The Nairobi Senator also dismissed calls for his removal as ODM's Secretary-General over alleged sabotage of the broad-based government...

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ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna has reignited calls for the Luhya community to field a presidential candidate in the 2027 General Election. Speaking at the burial of former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo, Sifuna criticized Luhya leaders supporting the government and urged them to back a community-backed presidential bid.

Sifuna challenged Chief CS Musalia Mudavadi and Speaker Moses Wetangula to support a Luhya presidential candidate in 2027, as they have indicated they would wait until 2032.
Sifuna dismissed calls for his removal as ODM Secretary-General, claiming some individuals were unsettled by leaked information regarding talks with President William Ruto to push ODM towards a deal with UDA.
Sifuna eulogized Jirongo, recalling his support during his Nairobi Senatorial campaign, including a cash contribution, and working for him as a lawyer.

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