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Edwin Sifuna

Senator, Nairobi County

Born

1986

Party

Orange Democratic Movement

About

Edwin Watenya Sifuna is a Kenyan politician and the current Senator of Nairobi County after being elected in the 2022 Kenyan general election. He served as the deputy minority whip in the Senate of Kenya. He served as the Secretary General of the ODM party from 2018 to 9 July 2026.

Biography from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Public career

2022-2026
Senator, Nairobi County
2018-2026
Secretary General, Orange Democratic Movement

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Revealed: How Sifuna lost ‘Ukombozi’ party name to Kalonzo

Revealed: How Sifuna lost ‘Ukombozi’ party name to Kalonzo

A 90-day reservation gave Senator Edwin Sifuna’s allies an early claim to ‘Ukombozi’.

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Sifuna allies retreat to finalise party plan

Sifuna allies retreat to finalise party plan

Nairobi Senator rallies his troops to closed-door retreat in Kiambu plot his next move.

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Malala revives Gachagua 'shares' talk, pushes Mt Kenya-Mulembe alliance

Malala revives Gachagua 'shares' talk, pushes Mt Kenya-Mulembe alliance

Cleophas Malala has proposed an opposition power-sharing arrangement involving Edwin Sifuna, Kalonzo Musyoka and Rigathi Gachagua, ahead of the 2027 election.

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Natembeya Reveals Sifuna's Party Ahead of October Launch

Natembeya Reveals Sifuna's Party Ahead of October Launch

The announcement comes even as the Nairobi senator prepares to announce his party after reports that he was left partyless.

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Which way Sifuna? Race against time to secure political vehicle

Which way Sifuna? Race against time to secure political vehicle

With 20 days left for political parties to submit their names and specimen signatures of their authorised persons to the ORPP Sifuna faces a tough balancing act.

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Inside the political storm threatening Sifuna’s State House bid

Inside the political storm threatening Sifuna’s State House bid

Some opposition forces are pushing for Sifuna to deputise Kalonzo.

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'Ukombozi': The making of Kalonzo, Sifuna political battles

'Ukombozi': The making of Kalonzo, Sifuna political battles

Rigathi Gachagua is being proposed to succeed Uhuru Kenyatta as chair of the rebranded opposition alliance, as a dispute over the “Ukombozi” name threatens to complicate the coalition’s plans.

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Kalonzo, Sifuna locked in battle over the 'Ukombozi' party name

Kalonzo, Sifuna locked in battle over the 'Ukombozi' party name

Rigathi Gachagua is being proposed to succeed Uhuru Kenyatta as chair of the rebranded opposition alliance, as a dispute over the “Ukombozi” name threatens to complicate the coalition’s plans.

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Wiper Official Hits Back at Claims Kalonzo Took ‘Ukombozi’ Name From Sifuna

Wiper Official Hits Back at Claims Kalonzo Took ‘Ukombozi’ Name From Sifuna

The remarks come against the backdrop of an emerging dispute over the use of the "Ukombozi" identity within opposition politics.

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Sifuna, Kalonzo fight for 'Ukombozi' party name

Sifuna, Kalonzo fight for 'Ukombozi' party name

Azimio coalition rebrands to The Ukombozi Alliance, thwarting Edwin Sifuna's bid to launch Ukombozi People's Party as his political vehicle for the 2027 presidential race.

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ORPP blocks Ukombozi name, dealing blow to Sifuna, Natembeya

ORPP blocks Ukombozi name, dealing blow to Sifuna, Natembeya

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna’s plans to use Ukombozi People’s Party as his political vehicle for the 2027 presidential contest have suffered a setback after the Registrar of Political Parties rejected the proposed name.

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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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Wetang'ula's Brother Addresses Claims of Ditching Sifuna's Movement for ODM

Wetang'ula's Brother Addresses Claims of Ditching Sifuna's Movement for ODM

There were claims that the MP had ditched Sifuna for ODM and reaffirmed full support for President Ruto's reelection.

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Eugene Wamalwa accuses registrar of frustration, invites Sifuna to join DAP-K

Eugene Wamalwa accuses registrar of frustration, invites Sifuna to join DAP-K

DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa has accused the Registrar of Political Parties of frustrating leaders associated with the Linda Mwananchi movement.

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Which way Sifuna: Options for the Linda Mwananchi leader as rifts emerge within

Which way Sifuna: Options for the Linda Mwananchi leader as rifts emerge within

The past week has seen the Linda Mwananchi movement thrown into turbulence that appears to test its grip in the country's political landscape.

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Why Sifuna’s talks with Western envoys attract attention

Why Sifuna’s talks with Western envoys attract attention

Sifuna is emerging as one of Kenya's most visible opposition figures.

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Sifuna Pledges New Vehicle for Taxi Driver Injured in Homa Bay Violence

Sifuna Pledges New Vehicle for Taxi Driver Injured in Homa Bay Violence

Sifuna made the commitment after reading the account of Steven Otieno, a Nyalenda-based taxi driver who was injured during the August 16 violence and has been unable to return to work.

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Sifuna Pledges New Car for Driver Whose Vehicle Was Torched

Sifuna Pledges New Car for Driver Whose Vehicle Was Torched

Driver Steven Otieno was injured after a Linda Mwananchi rally, where chaos left one person dead and 46 others injured.

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Videos: Edwin Sifuna

The Star News Brief: Sifuna eyes Ruto showdown as he switches to UDP

The Star News Brief: Sifuna eyes Ruto showdown as he switches to UDP

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The Star (Youtube)

People’s Renaissance Movement Yatishia Kujiondoa Upinzani Sifuna Asipopewa Tiketi

People’s Renaissance Movement Yatishia Kujiondoa Upinzani Sifuna Asipopewa Tiketi

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KTN News (Youtube)

Why is the opposition reshuffling its political vehicles?

Why is the opposition reshuffling its political vehicles?

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The Star (Youtube)

Malala proposes a Gachagua-Sifuna ticket to lead opposition into the 2027 General Election

Malala proposes a Gachagua-Sifuna ticket to lead opposition into the 2027 General Election

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NTV Kenya (Youtube)

The Star News Brief: Kalonzo plots Opposition grab, wants Sifuna as his running mate

The Star News Brief: Kalonzo plots Opposition grab, wants Sifuna as his running mate

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The Star (Youtube)

DCP's Malala proposes Opposition formation with Gachagua as flagbearer, Sifuna as his running mate

DCP's Malala proposes Opposition formation with Gachagua as flagbearer, Sifuna as his running mate

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NTV Kenya (Youtube)

Sifuna, Kalonzo Fight Over 'Ukombozi' | Magazetini #FixingTheNationNTV

Sifuna, Kalonzo Fight Over 'Ukombozi' | Magazetini #FixingTheNationNTV

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NTV Kenya (Youtube)

Ruto, Sifuna allies clash at Mama Juliana Nakhumicha Kassilly’s burial over 2027 politics

Ruto, Sifuna allies clash at Mama Juliana Nakhumicha Kassilly’s burial over 2027 politics

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ODM leaders push for Ruto’s 2027 running mate

ODM leaders push for Ruto’s 2027 running mate

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Citizen TV (Youtube)

Chasing Sifuna's shadow? What is Caleb Amisi’s endgame?

Chasing Sifuna's shadow? What is Caleb Amisi’s endgame?

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NTV Kenya (Youtube)

The Star News Brief: Linda Mwananchi bigwigs support Sifuna in battle for 2027 party

The Star News Brief: Linda Mwananchi bigwigs support Sifuna in battle for 2027 party

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The Star (Youtube)