At all material time, the D in ODM remains “ Democratic”! We must allow all persons to campaign anywhere without Let or Hindrance! Those who created chaos in Homa Bay by seeking to block some political actors from access must be condemned. It’s just that simple.
There is new creepy propaganda that @HEBabuOwino and @orengo_james are sidelining @edwinsifuna. In HomaBay, Babu protected his twin brother Sifuna with his life. Without Sifuna there is no Babu, and without Babu there is no Sifuna. Kenyans expect Politics Unusual from the duo.
Edwin Sifuna's promises last night to Yvonne Okwara on Citizen TV:
A government that:
• Listens to the people
• Follows the rule of law
• Upholds democratic ideals and values
• Inspires investor confidence
• Creates opportunity and dignity for all.
The Linda Mwananchi brigade, led by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, Siaya Governor James Orengo, Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata, Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka and Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi, address the media in Nairobi. The leaders praised Ol Kalou residents for electing the candidate of their choice despite allegations of state intimidation, violence and voter bribery. They also dismissed the decision to remove Sifuna as Senate Deputy Minority Whip, describing it as a State House-sponsored move.
Picture by Benard Orwongo
Dear @rigathi,
We kindly request your help to get rid of Johnston Arthur Sakaja in Nairobi. Please help us your cousins in this Herculean task. We are willing to do anything in return.
Regards, Nairobi residents.
These numbers say a lot about party popularity.
DCP UDA
1. Mbeere North. 15,308. 15, 802
2. Emurua Dikir. 10,760. 18,266
3. Ol' Kalou. 35,700. 5,300
TOTAL. 61,768. 39,368
Hats off to the people of Ol Kalou. Everything was thrown at you; bribery, violence, intimidation, state power, but you stood firm. Congratulations to Sammy Kamau and the entire DCP team for that resounding victory.
The other day, I sat down with a few gentlemen and one lady, all in their 60s and all Kikuyu.
I asked them about their preferred candidate for 2027 and to my surprise, one after another, they all mentioned Edwin Sifuna. I laughed and asked them why they were rooting for Sifuna when they were clearly not Gen Z.
They said Kenya needs a radical departure from the politics that so often disappoints its people. They argued that if we truly want change, then we must be willing to place our trust in leaders whose public record reflects integrity, courage and service. They lamented that too often we ignore what we already know about leaders, their well documented history, only to be shocked later when the very character traits we overlooked fully manifest in office.
What encouraged me most was not their choice of candidate. It was the realization that both the young and the old are increasingly reading from the same page. They are looking beyond tribe, age and financial status, and are beginning to judge leaders by the content of their character, their values and their vision for the country.
That said, as the opposition, pragmatism must guide the process that eventually produces our presidential ticket. We are fortunate to have strong leaders from whom to choose.
We have Kalonzo Musyoka, a seasoned statesman whose name is associated with integrity and remains largely untainted by allegations of corruption. He is known for his respect for the rule of law, his commitment to human rights, and his distinguished diplomatic service both within Kenya and across the region.
We have Fred Matiang’i, an effective public servant whose tenure in government earned him a reputation for performance, decisiveness and results.
And then there is the man who cannot be ignored in the 2027 equation.
A leader who has captured the imagination of many Kenyans. A leader whose rise has been driven not by state machinery or inherited political structures, but by the power of ideas, conviction and connection with ordinary citizens. A leader who speaks to the frustrations, hopes and aspirations of a generation searching for something different.
When the time comes for the National Conclave to make its decision, many Kenyans will expect Edwin Sifuna to be part of that ticket. Not because of entitlement, but because he has earned a place in the national conversation.
The white smoke that eventually emerges from that conclave must carry with it the hopes of millions of Kenyans who are yearning for competent, ethical and transformative leadership.
Men,
Therefore,
Don't think you can rescue a chaotic woman from her past lifetime of destructive habits.
Many men enter such dramatic relationships as saviours and end up as casualties.
Refuse to be a saviour.
Jesus has not asked you to do his work.
#MasculinitySaturday
For you to sustain your life,
- You must WORK.
Turn your skills into WORK.
A job is not work.
A job is temporary, work is permanent.
Your skills and talents are what we call WORK.
Therefore, show up every day, consistently.
Be patient. Your breakthrough is coming.