The dynamic duo: Why Sifuna-Babu must find ways to sustain wave
For two consecutive weekends, embattled ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna and his team has not only startled Kenyans with their undying spirit but also caused excitement...
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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.
- The duo, along with other young legislators, has been described as having an "undying spirit" and causing "excitement."
- Key figures include Edwin Sifuna (ODM Secretary General) and Babu Owino (MP Embakasi East), supported by influential figures like Siaya Governor James Orengo.
- Their actions are seen as a departure from the "status quo" within the party.
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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.
