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Sifuna hints at 2027 presidential run, warns teargas will not silence him

By Fred Kagonye | 3mos ago
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna addresses the Press in Nairobi following his removal as ODM secratry general on February 12, 2026. [Kanyiri Wahito, Standard]

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has left the door open to a presidential bid, urging youths to register as voters ahead of the 2027 General Election.

Speaking on Nation FM, Sifuna said he would answer the call to run for president if it came but stressed that Kenyans must first ensure high voter turnout to remove President William Ruto from office.

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