Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna political star appears to be rising steadily, leading to speculation he may be destined for a bigger role in the country’s political dispensation. Within the United Opposition, Sifuna is seen as a potential compromise candidate for running mate position as an alternative to Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya, who has announced that he will be defending his gubernatorial seat. This is after Junet and Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga accused former President Uhuru Kenyatta of trying to buy ODM using Sifuna and his allies. “It is possible for Sifuna to be the automatic running mate for the opposition because he will be bringing in a chunk of ODM, the real big chunk,” he says. His meeting with Ida came shortly after he had met party leader Oburu Oginga earlier.

Source: The Star January 11, 2026 17:20 UTC