Sifuna brings Nairobi to a standstill as presidential bid takes shape
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna held a major political rally at Jacaranda grounds to signal his intention to run for the presidency in 2027. He called for a united opposition front to challenge the current administration.
Why it matters
This event marks a significant shift in Kenyan opposition politics as leaders begin positioning themselves for the next general election.
Nairobi senator Edwin Sifuna, Siaya Governor James Orengo and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino acknowldge greetings from supporters on their way to Jacaranda grounds on Sunday Nairobi S enator Edwin Sifuna on Sunday led a massive convoy through the capital in a show of growing support for his Linda Mwananchi movement. Sifuna’s convoy snaked its way from All Saints Cathedral, where he attended a church service, through Marikiti, Burma and Gikomba markets before winding up at Jacaranda g rounds for a major political rally.
The team also made stopovers at Stage 17, B ee Centre and Manyanja before supporters proceeded along Jogoo Road towards Jacaranda g rounds.
The rally at Jacaranda marked the climax of the day, with Sifuna using the platform to rally Nairobi residents behind his 2027 presidential bid.
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