- On Saturday, January 3, Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) secretary general Edwin Sifuna attended a funeral in Murang’a county
- The funeral was also attended by several opposition leaders, including former vice president Rigathi Gachagua
- Sifuna’s presence led to speculation among Kenyans about his next political move ahead of the 2027 General Election
Murang’a – Secretary General of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Edwin Sifuna has caused rumors after joining the former vice president Rigathi Gachagua at the funeral in Mount Kenya.
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On Saturday, January 3, Sifuna was among the leaders who attended the funeral of Alice Wangari Gakuya, the mother of the Member of Parliament for Embakasi North James Gakuya.
What did Edwin Sifuna say in Murang’a?
The Nairobi senator shared a photo of himself with several opposition leaders at the funeral service.
“It happens… in Makomboki, Muranga County to mourn with our brother Hon. James Gakuya, Member of Parliament for Embakasi North, when he buries his mother, Alice Wangari Gakuya,” Sifuna said.
In his speech, the secretary general of ODM continued his criticism against the administration of President William Ruto Kenya First.
Ahead of the 2027 referendum, Sifuna told the gathering that supporters of the late former prime minister Raila Odinga they are tired of Ruto’s administration.
“In December, I went to visit my parents, and Western ni wantam. I want to tell them as SG of ODM that all areas that supported Raila are tired of Kasongo,” the Nairobi senator said.
Sifuna’s latest move has drawn mixed reactions from Kenyans, given that he has been accused of being a bully in the Orange party.
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How Kenyans treated Sifuna after appearing at Gachagua’s funeral
Many suggested that the Nairobi senator had decided to prove that he had indeed supported the United Opposition.
Odhiambo Wambura:
“It’s not far now, it’s almost time.. Be careful, we have time.. we’re waiting.”
Bernard Onyango Amarah:
“@edwinsifuna was breathless in ODm. He is a very good friend. Congratulations.”
JM_Crick:
“Like Sun, the truth cannot be hidden for too long.”
Evans Musyoka EGH:
“Fun fact; ODM needs Sifuna more than Sifuna needs ODM. With the departure of Sifuna and David Ongili, will ODM get any electoral seats in the Kenyan capital?”
Grace:
“Not so long you will be expelled from ODM.”
Larry:
“Now we know the owner of the dog.”
@kobieroben:
“Good riddance Mr. Sifuna. Now stop bothering ODM people. Join your new team in peace.”
@rawera_jaugenya
“Hehehe everything now makes sense. I will leave it at that point.”
Mark Marj:
“Please never talk about ODM issues.. Congratulations on being the new DCP secretary general.. Leave us aloneaaaa.”
Why does Kaluma want Edwin Sifuna to be punished
Sifuna’s latest political moves come days after Homa Bay Town MP George Kaluma called for his expulsion from the party.
Kaluma asked the ODM leader, Oburu Oginga, to convene an emergency meeting whose main agenda is to take disciplinary measures against leaders who oppose the government.
The Homa Bay Town MP claimed Sifuna was undermining the party by opposing the party’s decision to work with the Ruto government all the time.
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