TIFA survey: Sifuna goes from zero to Luhya kingpin in 12 months
A year ago, Edwin Sifuna did not register a single percentage point in Kenya's presidential preference polls...
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A recent TIFA Research survey reveals a dramatic shift in political standing for Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, who has risen from obscurity to become a significant figure within the Luhya community and nationally in just 12 months.
- Senator Sifuna now holds 10 per cent national presidential preference, up from 0 per cent a year prior.
- He is recognized as the leader by 44 per cent of Luhya community members surveyed.
- His rise is linked to his leadership of the 'Linda Mwananchi' faction within the ODM, positioning him as a key opponent of the Broad-Based Government (BBG).
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