Edwin Sifuna defends decision to remain Nairobi Senator

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has addressed calls for his resignation, clarifying that while he will not seek re-election under the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) ticket in 2027, he has not resigned from the party. Sifuna, who has launched The Equitable Party (TEP) to support his presidential ambitions, argued that vacating his seat ten months before the general election would impose an unnecessary financial and administrative burden on taxpayers by triggering a by-election.

Sifuna compared his situation to President William Ruto’s political transition, questioning why he should be forced to step down. He currently aligns with the Linda Mwananchi faction, a group of ODM members who did not support the President's re-election bid.

Separately, Sifuna expressed well wishes for Siaya Senator and ODM leader Oburu Oginga, who has reportedly been unwell following a medical trip to London. Despite political tensions between the two leaders following Sifuna’s removal as ODM Secretary General, Sifuna noted he had received updates on Oginga’s recovery through intermediaries.