Sifuna Backs Wamunyoro Talks as Amisi Cautions Against Endorsing Gachagua for President

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has defended his engagement with Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua, arguing that political alliances should not be limited by regional or ethnic considerations.

Speaking during a requiem mass for veteran diplomat and former Cabinet minister 

Burudi Nabwera in Lang’ata, Nairobi, Sifuna criticised attempts to dictate which leaders others should associate with based on their backgrounds. He said political relationships should be guided by national interests rather than geographical loyalties.

The senator’s remarks followed a meeting between leaders of the Linda Mwananchi movement and Gachagua at his Wamunyoro residence in Nyeri County. The meeting prompted speculation about possible opposition alliances ahead of the 2027 General Election and exposed differences over the direction of efforts to challenge President William Ruto.

Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga was among those who criticised the emerging political engagement. Speaking to supporters in Homa Bay County, she distanced the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and the broad-based government arrangement from the political messaging associated with the Wamunyoro meeting.

Wanga argued that ODM leader Raila Odinga’s legacy was built on national unity, social equality and inclusive development. She said these principles were inconsistent with political strategies based on ethnic mobilisation. She also maintained that ODM remained committed to equitable development and was not threatened by the political realignments taking place.

Saboti MP Caleb Amisi also questioned the prospects of a potential partnership involving Gachagua and politicians aligned with Sifuna. He raised concerns about whether such an alliance could manage competing leadership ambitions, particularly the question of who would seek the presidency.