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September 29, 2026
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Fresh hurdles throw Sifuna’s 2027 strategy into uncertainty

Fresh hurdles throw Sifuna’s 2027 strategy into uncertainty

Sifuna plans to launch the political party he hopes to use for the top seat on October 3...

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Efforts by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna to use the United Democratic Party (UDP) as his presidential vehicle in 2027 have hit a snag, with senior party officials filing formal complaints against leadership and rebranding plans.

  • The complaints were lodged with the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) on Monday, September 28.
  • Key figures include Senator Edwin Sifuna and former party leader Cyrus Jirongo.
  • The challenges arise following the death of the party's founder, Cyrus Jirongo, in December 2025, just days before Sifuna's planned October 3 launch.

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