My one term as senator is enough experience to be president, Sifuna says as he rallies Western

The Linda Mwananchi team has returned to Western Kenya for a three-day tour, starting in Busia on Friday as the opposition-leaning group seeks to consolidate support in the region ahead of the 2027 General Election.

Led by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, the team began its tour in Bumala before making stopovers in Murumba and Butula, winding up the day's activities in Nambale.

The visit comes less than two weeks after the brigade held rallies in Bungoma and Trans Nzoia counties. It also follows President William Ruto's visit to Busia on July 26, when he attended the consecration and enthronement of Vitalis Job Ekuru as the fourth bishop of the Anglican Church of Kenya's Katakwa Diocese.

Several senior officials associated with Linda Mwananchi were absent from the Busia tour, including Siaya Governor James Orengo, Embakasi East MP Babu Owino and Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya.

The team is seeking to capitalise on the political transition by presenting a new leadership platform and wooing voters in areas where ODM has traditionally enjoyed significant support.

Mr Sifuna challenged claims that he lacks the experience required to become Kenya's president, arguing that leadership should instead be judged by wisdom, integrity and the ability to protect citizens.

He invoked the biblical King Solomon, who asked God for wisdom when he was called upon to lead the people of Israel.

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