Leader of the Democratic Action Party of Kenya Eugene Wamalwa he has invited Nairobi senator Edwin Sifuna to the party if ODM expels him.
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Speaking on a Luhya language radio station on Thursday, March 26, Eugene said the current general secretary of DAP-K, Eseli Simiyu, was ready to give Sifuna the post if he saw that he was capable of joining the party.
Sifuna has been facing controversy in ODM for some time now, with his removal from the post of Orange party secretary general on February 11 being the culmination of his conflict with the party’s leadership.
This happened several weeks after the elders from the small Bukusu tribe of the larger Luhya community of Sifuna came for a blessing.
The elders, descendants of the late activist Elijah Masinde of Bukusu, have seen Sifuna’s political star emerging and want to strengthen it through their traditions.
Why do the elders of the Bukusu community want Edwin Sifuna to return home
They appreciated that he emerged as a popular young leader who needed guidance from the elders.
“Wherever you are, when you hear this invitation, come to the late Elijah Masinde’s house. You will know that you are loved. Kenyans love you, but come and see for yourself… We do not talk too much, we do not deceive anyone.”
The elders said the time for the Luhya nation to unite was now, citing Sifuna as one of the community leaders with great leadership potential.
They advised him against getting involved in political excitement that could make him forget his roots.
According to elders, Sifuna is on the right track and can become the country’s president if he plays his political cards wisely.
“We want to live in unity and peace. It seems that Sifuna has come to the forefront. Now we welcome him, and we encourage others to imitate him and work with him. Our house, Mulembe, is important. Earlier we did not agree and remain without unity for the benefit of others. In our Bukusu community, we have stars who lead because of God, and one of them will lead this nation,” said another elder.
Edwin Sifuna’s rising political profile
Sifuna has recently been enjoying political influence, mainly due to his feelings against the President William Rutotalking about those who do not accept the current regime in power.
He attracted much attention for his outspoken stance against the pro-government ODM group.
In his public speech, Sifuna strongly criticized the Ruto administration, attracting many opponents of the administration.
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In the midst of the anti-Ruto wave, Sifuna launched Linda Mwananchi’s campaign, which has gained momentum through meetings and social media.
Why is Edwin Sifuna questioning calls for him to run for president
At the same time, there were calls for him to run for president.
However, considering the actual political situation, Sifuna said he could not listen to the calls without proper strategies and evaluation.
He warned against the hollowness of political noise, insisting that he would not be misled.
In his opinion, elections are won by real numbers, not by the excitement of social networks.
Speaking to the BBC, Sifuna said he would only pursue the presidency once he was assured that the calls and excitement were translated into real votes.
He compared this to others who were persuaded to run for president, only to be abandoned when the clamor and enthusiasm finally died down.
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