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September 21, 2026
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Atwoli: Edwin Sifuna must 'suffer'

Atwoli: Edwin Sifuna must 'suffer'

Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli has poured cold water on Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna’s emerging bid for the presidency..

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Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli has stated that Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna is not yet ready to run for the presidency.

  • Atwoli believes Sifuna needs more experience and stronger national networks, stating, "You must suffer looking for leadership."
  • The COTU leader emphasized that presidential campaigns require more than rally popularity, citing the need to understand the economy and Kenyans' problems.
  • Atwoli also questioned the viability of Sifuna's grassroots fundraising model for a presidential bid, contrasting it with historical successful campaigns and the Kenyan political tradition.

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