Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has pledged to avoid misleading voters with unrealistic promises as he sets his sights on the presidency in the 2027 general election.
Speaking in Kiirua, Meru County, during the Linda Mwananchi tour, Sifuna credited his upbringing for instilling a commitment to honesty. He reassured voters that he will present a transparent assessment of what a future administration can realistically deliver.
“As Sifuna, I will not lie to Kenyans to get elected president. I was brought up well, so I will not lie to Kenyans to get elected. I will always tell Kenyans the truth,” he said.
Sifuna challenged political leaders to confront the nation’s economic challenges openly rather than relying on unachievable campaign pledges.
“You can be loved by saying the truth. I will tell Kenyans what is achievable within what time and what is not,” he said.
The Debate Over Kenya’s Political Agenda
Sifuna’s remarks address growing pressure from President William Ruto, who has consistently challenged the Opposition to present a clear alternative development blueprint for the country. President Ruto has previously criticized opposition figures as clueless and without an agenda, arguing that they focus heavily on government critiques while offering few actionable solutions.
Sifuna pushed back against those accusations, promising that the opposition will unveil a comprehensive platform grounded in constitutional principles.
“Ruto has been saying we do not have plans,” Sifuna said. “We will produce a manifesto that respects the Constitution. We want to live in a democratic society.”
Critiquing the Kenya Kwanza Track Record
Turning his attention to the current administration, Sifuna targeted the Kenya Kwanza coalition’s performance since the 2022 election. He pointed to a shrinking democratic space and argued that key economic promises made to ordinary citizens remain unfulfilled.
“The Kenya Kwanza manifesto is one that has put Kenyans in a hole,” he said.
Sifuna specifically highlighted the struggles of low-income earners, small business owners, and transport workers, asserting that government programs have failed to lift these communities as advertised.
“You promised to uplift boda boda riders, but nothing has changed. You also told small traders they would grow, but that has not happened,” he said.
He also raised doubts about long-term government initiatives, including the proposed Vision 2060 framework, suggesting that the administration should resolve current shortfalls before proposing multi-decade targets.
“We gave this administration five years, but there have been little achievements,” he said.
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