- Nairobi Senator, Edwin Sifuna, has thanked Kenyans for supporting him in Linda Mwananchi meetings held in four areas
- Sifuna encouraged the youth to bring about political change and come forward to run for various positions in the 2027 General Election
- He also told about the important phone call he received from his mother’s friend after the tear gas incident at the Kakamega rally
Nairobi Senator, Edwin Sifunahas thanked Kenyans for coming out in large numbers to support Linda Mwananchi’s meetings.
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The meetings were initiated by some members of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) who were named as rebels, including the former secretary general of the party, Embakasi Member of Parliament Babu Owino, and the Governor of Siaya James Orengoamong other members of parliament.
What message did Sifuna give to the youth?
Speaking in an interview on NTV On Tuesday, February 24, Sifuna said he was impressed by the large number of people who showed up at the meetings.
He believes that the support shows the willingness of Kenyans to continue his agenda and policies despite any attacks.
“I have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of support from Kenyans from all walks of life, and I take this opportunity to thank them. It is comforting to know that you are not alone. It is comforting to know that if anything were to happen to me, there are other Sifunas out there. I have felt the love and support,” he said.
However, Sifuna warned Kenyans against blaming him for every mistake despite admitting that many identify with his policies and the challenges he faced within ODM.
“I ask that they do not use my name for everything and then I am blamed. We are human beings with great limitations. We are not perfect. I will try my best not to let anyone down,” he swore.
The politician further encouraged young people to come forward to run for leadership positions while stressing the importance of political change and development throughout the country.
What did Mama Kanisa say to Sifuna after tear gas was thrown in Kakamega?
Speaking about his remarks during the Kakamega meeting, he revealed that one of his mother’s friends from the church group called and criticized him for some of the words he said after his followers were teargassed.
“He called me and said he was very disappointed with some of my remarks in Kakamega after being teargassed. But you know, teargas has a way of inciting certain emotions. So I told him that often people don’t know when they will be teargassed, and once the incident happens, you can raise your voice or even say the wrong word,” he said.
During the incident, Sifuna, who was steadfast, insisted that the meeting would not be called off and issued harsh words against those allegedly involved in the violence.
Later, the crowd calmed down and started singing liberation songs.
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