Wetang’ula to Sifuna: Presidential race needs experience, track record
Speaker Wetang’ula said State House was not an office to be pursued without first building a record of leadership.
Speaker Wetang’ula said State House was not an office to be pursued without first building a record of leadership.
Speaking during a Linda Mwananchi rally in Mumias, Kakamega County, on Sunday, Sifuna said President Ruto’s time in office was nearing its end and challenged the government to allow younger leaders to take responsibility for Kenya’s future after the 2027 General Election
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The former vice-president said the country needed to restore confidence among young people, arguing that their sense of hope was closely linked to Kenya’s future
His remarks come as political discussions intensify within Kenya Kwanza and among its allies over the coalition’s strategy for the 2027 polls, including speculation over who will deputise President Ruto if he seeks re-election
Sifuna noted that the decline of major economic projects had affected more than the factories themselves, arguing that the collapse had disrupted employment and business opportunities for thousands of people who depended on the Mumias sugar industry
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Sifuna argued that younger leaders were more attuned to the challenges facing ordinary Kenyans and questioned what level of experience was required to identify and tackle problems affecting key sectors of the economy
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The retreat will focus on strengthening cooperation between UDA and ODM, reviewing the progress of their political partnership and discussing the direction of the broad-based administration as the country moves towards the August 2027 polls