Also known as: Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna · Edwin Watenya Sifuna · ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna · Senator Edwin Sifuna · Orange Democratic Movement Secretary General Edwin Sifuna · ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna · Senator Edwin Watenya Sifuna · Hon. Edwin Watenya Sifuna · Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna-led team · the Nairobi senator · E. Sifuna · Mr Sifuna · H.E Edwin Sifuna · Mr Edwin Sifuna · Sifuna team · Hon Sifuna · Mheshimiwa Sifuna · Senator Sifuna · Nairobi Senator Edwin Watenya Sifuna · Hon. Sifuna · Senator of Nairobi, Edwin Sifuna · Nairobi counterpart Edwin Sifuna · Equitable Party leader Edwin Sifuna · Party Leader Edwin Sifuna · Linda Mwananchi presidential aspirant Edwin Sifuna
Nairobi Senator pursuing Linda Mwananchi Movement presidential candidacy in 2027 race against President Ruto.
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… Sifuna’s fallout exposes the leadership challenge The fallout involving Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has further exposed the divisions within ODM. …
ODM fights for survival one year after RailaThe Standard
… Among the political leaders attending were Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino. …
Music, dance as thousands gather to mark Raila's first anniversaryThe Standard
… Her announcement puts the seat held by Edwin Sifuna in focus as he pursues his own presidential ambitions through the Linda Mwananchi movement, which has endorsed him as its presidential candidate for the 2027 election.Sifuna won the Nairobi Senate seat on an Orange Democratic Mo …
Winnie Odinga declares Nairobi Senate bidThe Standard
… Winnie, daughter of Raila, declared her intention to run for the seat currently held by Edwin Sifuna, who has hinted at seeking the highest political office. …
Ruth Odinga threatens to quit ODMThe Standard
… On a day devoted to remembering her father, she has declared her own political ambitions, signalling a shift from being one of the most recognisable faces of the Odinga family to a politician seeking a mandate in her own right. “As Edwin Sifuna seeks a higher office, I see an opp …
From 'Chogo' to senator? Winnie Odinga steps into her own political spotlightCitizen Digital
… Meanwhile, President Ruto, who toured West Pokot and Trans Nzoia counties on Wednesday, trained his guns on Linda Mwananchi leaders, singling out Equitable Party leader Edwin Sifuna and Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya. …
Kenya Kwanza allies mock Constitution, call for Ruto-only ballotCitizen Digital
Sifuna vows to scrap housing levy if elected President By Idah Kithinji October 14, 2026 12:35 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has vowed to abolish the housing …
Sifuna vows to scrap housing levy if elected PresidentCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 14 – President William Ruto has intensified his criticism of the opposition, mocking Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna’s political party as empty and questioning its ability to offer Kenyans an alternative leadership. …
Ruto Steps Up Attacks on Sifuna, Dismisses TEP as ‘Empty Party’Citizen Digital
Ruto taunts Sifuna, calls his party 'The Empty Party' By Moses Kinyanjui October 14, 2026 12:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter President William Ruto addressing residents of Kapyego in Elgeyo Marakwet Coun …
Ruto taunts Sifuna, calls his party 'The Empty Party'The Standard
… Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua and The Equitable Party leader Edwin Sifuna also called on Ethekon to explain how the commission planned to clean up the voter register and safeguard the integrity of the election. …
IEBC summons Hassan Omar over dead voters remarkNominated Senator Connie Wakwabubi was booed while rallying support for President William Ruto at a funeral in Bumula, Bungoma County, after which area MP Jack Wamboka grabbed her microphone and declared the region's support for Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's one-term campaign, intensifying the battle for Western Kenya votes.
13 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Nominated Senator Connie Wakwabubi was booed while rallying support for President William Ruto at a funeral in Bumula, Bungoma County, after which area MP Jack Wamboka grabbed her microphone and declared the region's support for Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's one-term campaign, intensifying the battle for Western Kenya votes.
13 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, a Linda Mwananchi Movement presidential aspirant, said political developments in Serbia and Brazil have strengthened his optimism about Kenya's 2027 General Election, expressing hope Kenya could experience a similar political shift.
26 October 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto visited Kitui County and called on Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka to support his re-election in 2027, reminding him that Ruto campaigned for Musyoka under KANU in 1992 when Musyoka won his Parliamentary bid.
26 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka met former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in Nyeri as opposition leaders navigate competing interests over who should challenge President Ruto in 2027, with tensions around Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's potential candidacy complicating efforts to forge a common front.
26 October 2026 · Capital News →
Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has criticized Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna for moving too fast politically and pursuing presidential ambitions as a first-time senator, arguing that Sifuna lacks the resources to mount a credible presidential campaign.
26 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Rigathi Gachagua is hosting Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka and a delegation of political leaders at his Wamunyoro residence for talks on a possible political formation ahead of the 2027 General Election, as opposition leaders intensify efforts to build a united political front to challenge President William Ruto.
26 October 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto challenged Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka to drop his presidential ambitions and support his re-election bid in 2027, citing his own campaigning for Kalonzo's successful 1992 parliamentary election on a KANU ticket while Ruto was part of Youth for KANU '92.
26 October 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto's constitutional affairs adviser Makau Mutua has attacked Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna over his meeting with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua at Gachagua's Wamunyoro residence, accusing Sifuna of abandoning previously stated principles and of lacking moral consistency in his dealings with Gachagua. The meeting on October 20 involved Sifuna and Linda Mwananchi leaders, and is viewed as part of broader opposition consultations ahead of the 2027 General Election.
25 October 2026 · Capital News →
DCP Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malalah says he will meet Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka to persuade him to support Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's presidential bid ahead of the 2027 General Election, as opposition leaders intensify efforts to build a broader alliance around a common candidate.
25 October 2026 · Capital News →
A September 2026 opinion poll by Research 8020 Limited found President William Ruto leads hypothetical 2027 presidential preferences with 26 per cent support, one point ahead of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna at 25 per cent, with other candidates trailing. The survey of 3,760 Kenyans across all 47 counties found 57 per cent believe Kenya is heading in the wrong direction, with cost of living (65 per cent), unemployment (58 per cent), and corruption (43 per cent) cited as leading concerns.
25 October 2026 · The Standard →
Political tensions flared at the burial of former Ambassador Burudi Nabwera in Trans Nzoia County as Governor George Natembeya and Kiminini MP Kakai Bisau clashed, briefly disrupting the ceremony. Natembeya criticized President William Ruto and called for support for Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, while Bisau interjected, sparking the confrontation.
24 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
At the burial of Burundi Nabwera, Kiminini MP Kakai Bisau urged Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya to cut short his speech to allow the funeral to proceed by 2pm as specified in the deceased's will. The disagreement escalated into a heated seven-minute exchange before a family member intervened to end the standoff.
24 October 2026 · The Standard →
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya admitted that the World Bank financed the Kitale market construction through the Kenya Urban Support Programme, with additional funds from the Kenya Devolution Support Programme and the county government totaling Sh874 million. He stated that development projects are welcome but should not be politicized.
24 October 2026 · The Standard →
An October 2026 nationwide poll shows the Linda Mwananchi Movement at 25 per cent support, ahead of President William Ruto's UDA at 23 per cent, with other parties including DCP, Wiper, and ODM trailing at nine, eight, and eight per cent respectively.
24 October 2026 · The Standard →
Government-leaning leaders under a broad-based government arrangement have intensified campaigns to rally support for President William Ruto's re-election bid ahead of the 2027 General Election. ODM, led by party National Chairperson Gladys Wanga, campaigned in Turkana North and Lodwar while a separate Kenya Kwanza team traversed Western Kenya, with ODM leaders vowing the party remains united and committed to working with Ruto.
23 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has dismissed the possibility of a first-time Member of Parliament winning the 2027 presidential election, arguing that Kenya's political history shows all former presidents gained adequate political experience before seeking the top seat.
23 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has criticized Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's presidential ambitions, arguing that Kenya needs a leader with sufficient political experience. Wetangula cited former presidents and President William Ruto as examples of leaders who gained valuable political experience before becoming president.
23 October 2026 · Capital News →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula, speaking in Bungoma, told young politicians aspiring to the presidency that leadership requires experience, national networks, and years of political engagement rather than sudden entry into politics. He cited Kenya's political history, referencing founding President Jomo Kenyatta and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga as examples of leaders who rose to prominence after years of political involvement.
23 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli has dismissed Senator Edwin Sifuna's presidential ambitions, arguing that young politicians should build political networks before pursuing national campaigns and cautioning against alliances driven by personal business interests.
22 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Rigathi Gachagua's Democracy for the Citizens Party and Edwin Sifuna's Linda Mwananchi outfit are planning joint rallies, beginning with a gathering in Nyahururu this weekend, with further meetings planned in the coming weeks.
22 October 2026 · The Standard →
Rigathi Gachagua's Democracy for the Citizens Party and Edwin Sifuna's Linda Mwananchi outfit plan joint rallies, with details from a Tuesday meeting in Wamunyoro indicating a series of coordinated meetings in coming weeks to build political momentum.
22 October 2026 · The Standard →
Senator Edwin Sifuna defended his political engagement with Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua, arguing that political cooperation should be guided by national identity rather than regional boundaries. The meeting at Gachagua's Wamunyoro residence had triggered criticism, with Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga dismissing claims it aligns with the late Raila Odinga's political legacy.
22 October 2026 · The Standard →
Equitable Party Leader Edwin Sifuna has accused government leaders of resorting to personal insults when challenged on their performance, rather than providing substantive responses to questions about policies such as the affordable housing agenda. Sifuna said he has become a target of insults from government leaders despite raising issues of public concern.
21 October 2026 · Capital News →
The Linda Mwananchi Movement has condemned an attack on former Meru County Governor Kawira Mwangaza during Mashujaa Day celebrations on October 20, 2026, at Githongo Market, which involved destruction of vehicles, theft of equipment, and injury to staff members. The party called for prompt investigations and an end to the use of "sponsored goons" to attack opposition leaders and supporters.
21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Rigathi Gachagua returned to Kenya from the United States on October 20 without public fanfare, meeting with leaders of the Linda Mwananchi Movement at his Wamunyoro residence in Nyeri County during Mashujaa Day celebrations.
21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Linda Mwananchi Movement, led by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, faces a formal objection from the Liberty National Democratic Alliance (LINDA) regarding its proposed name change from The Equitable Party to "Linda Mwananchi Movement" at the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties.
21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Linda Mwananchi Movement Head of Communications Pauline Njoroge accused Ruto supporters of selective outrage over Senator Sifuna's meeting with former Deputy President Gachagua, arguing that Gachagua publicly condemned brutality during youth protests and opposed the 2024 Finance Bill, while Ruto pushed for it.
21 October 2026 · Capital News →
A Bomet County parliamentary aspirant has asked the Registrar of Political Parties to verify whether The Equitable Party (TEP) followed its constitution in approving its proposed change of name to the Linda Mwananchi Movement (LMM). The submission, filed under Section 20 of the Political Parties Act within the 14-day objection period, seeks to establish whether the party complied with its internal procedures and the Act before finalising the rebranding.
21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua held a meeting with Linda Mwananchi leaders including Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna at his Nyeri home, where attendees say they discussed a possible alliance between Gachagua and Linda Mwananchi ahead of next year's General Election, an agreement on Nairobi leadership, and strategies to lock out President William Ruto in Western and Mt Kenya regions.
21 October 2026 · The Standard →
A parliamentary aspirant for Chepalungu has asked the Registrar of Political Parties to verify whether The Equitable Party obtained required National Delegates Conference approval before changing its name to Linda Mwananchi Movement. The party's National Executive Committee approved the change on October 8, but the aspirant says he found no public records of the higher-level approval required by the party's constitution.
21 October 2026 · The Standard →