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The Linda Mwananchi movement stormed Kakamega Town on Saturday on its second day of touring Western Kenya, wooing President William Ruto’s allies to back Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna in his quest for the presidency in 2027.
This, as former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua’s Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) deputy party leader Cleophas Malala endorsed the Nairobi senator for the country’s top seat.
"I came here to fulfil the vision of Masinde Muliro and Martin Shikuku. We have been our own enemies, but I am glad I am going to be part of the generation that stops this, and that is why I am declaring today that this time we have found a leader, and my leader is Edwin Watunya Sifuna. This child of ours is capable of president of Kenya," said Mr Malala.
He said the Nairobi Senator is capable of leading the country, applauding Governor Natembeya for shelving his interest to back Mr Sifuna.
“I want to announce today: My party leader, Gachagua, has sent me to announce that he is ready to support Sifuna, too.”
The leaders from Western also stated that they will officially announce Mr Sifuna’s presidential candidature on December 26, the same day that Central Organization of Trade Unions Secretary-General Francis Atwoli is planning to enthrone the Luhya kingpin, in an event dubbed Bukhungu Three.
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The leaders said it was time the young Turks from the Mulembe nation took over the reins from seasoned politicians, whom they asked to play mentorship and advisory roles.