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A new political storm is brewing within Kenya’s opposition ranks after Senator Edwin Sifuna delivered a blunt warning to Babu Owino over his ambitions to become Nairobi governor.
Sifuna’s remarks have sparked fresh debate about what could await Babu if he wins the seat in the 2027 elections. Read Full Article Here
Speaking about Babu’s gubernatorial ambitions, Sifuna said he had spent four years in the Senate and had gained a clear understanding of the challenges facing devolution in Kenya. According to him, the biggest threat to devolution is President William Ruto.
Sifuna warned that Babu could face serious difficulties as governor if he takes office while Ruto remains president and continues what Sifuna described as efforts to weaken devolution.
The remarks are likely to attract attention because Babu has increasingly positioned himself as a major player in Nairobi politics ahead of the 2027 elections.
His ambitions could set the stage for a fiercely contested race, particularly as opposition figures seek to consolidate support across the capital.
Sifuna’s message appeared to go beyond Babu’s personal political ambitions, raising a broader question about how Nairobi would function under an opposition governor facing a national government controlled by Ruto.
The senator’s comments have therefore added another layer to the emerging political contest, with questions now surrounding whether Babu can navigate the expected tensions between City Hall and the national government.
As 2027 approaches, the relationship between national and county governments is likely to become a major campaign issue, and Sifuna’s warning has already given political observers another development to watch closely.
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