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February 10, 2026
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Jalang’o Declares Bid to Challenge Sifuna for Nairobi Seat

Jalang’o Declares Bid to Challenge Sifuna for Nairobi Seat

The announcement is set to reignite the political temperatures in Nairobi with the current Senator, Sifuna already under intense pressure to resign from his position as party SG...

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Lang'ata MP Phelix Odiwuor, known as Jalang’o, has announced his intention to challenge ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna for the Nairobi Senate seat in the 2027 General Election. This declaration signals a significant political shift, as Jalang’o, elected in 2022 on an ODM ticket, confirms his readiness for the contest amidst various political alignments.

  • Jalang’o made the announcement on Tuesday during an interview on Radio 47.
  • The decision comes amid rising speculation fueled by Jalang’o’s joint appearances with Lands Principal Secretary Nixon Korir and Nairobi’s South C Ward MCA Abass Khalif.
  • The challenge could intensify the political landscape, especially as Sifuna faces internal wrangles within ODM, with Party leader Oburu Odinga recently criticizing his conduct.

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