Sifuna Seeks Oparanya’s Blessing for 2027 Presidential Bid
Sifuna directly addressed Oparanya, whom he described as a senior political figure who had played a role in nurturing his career within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM)...
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Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has publicly sought the endorsement of Co-operatives and MSMEs Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya for his 2027 presidential bid.
- Sifuna appealed to Oparanya for his vote and blessing during a grassroots mobilisation tour in Sabatia, Kakamega County.
- The appeal comes after Sifuna's fallout with ODM leadership and his ongoing Linda Mwananchi grassroots tours in Western Kenya.
- Despite potentially differing political paths, Sifuna emphasized he was not seeking financial support but Oparanya's blessing as a senior political figure and former mentor.
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