Sifuna: The president and his allies are in panic mode
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has accused President William Ruto and his allies of panicking over declining support, while criticising the government’s record ahead of the 2027 general elections...
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Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has accused President William Ruto and his allies of being in "panic mode" due to declining political support, particularly noting hostility towards the president's allies in Western Kenya.
- Senator Edwin Sifuna alleges that President Ruto and his allies are facing dwindling support.
- The accusation comes as allies of the president reportedly experience hostility in Western Kenya and other regions.
- The article highlights this as a sign of declining political traction for the current administration.
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