Senator Edwin Sifuna. Photo/Courtesy
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna delivered some of the most talked-about television moments of 2025, standing out for his blunt language, quick wit, and unapologetic debating style.
His appearances on Citizen TV, particularly against Senator Danson Mungatana and political activist Ekuro Aukot, sparked widespread discussion on political discourse, respect, and accountability in Kenya’s public space.
One of the most memorable exchanges came during a debate with Mungatana, when Sifuna explained why he skipped President William Ruto’s address in the National Assembly. Sifuna said he could not “sit there and listen to lies,” prompting immediate pushback.
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Mungatana challenged him to show respect for the President, questioning how such remarks could be made on national television.
Sifuna’s response was measured but sharp, turning the exchange into a logic exercise by asking what the opposite of truth was.
When Mungatana answered “lies,” the point landed, drawing reactions both in studio and online.
The debate took a cultural turn when Mungatana invoked Pokomo customs, saying elders deserve respect.
Sifuna swiftly dismissed the argument, noting that the discussion was taking place on a national television platform, not under customary law.
The response underscored his insistence on separating cultural norms from political accountability in public debate.
Another widely shared moment came during Sifuna’s clash with Ekuro Aukot. In a scathing assessment of Aukot’s political standing, Sifuna accused him of having “illusions of grandeur,” arguing that his Third Way Alliance had minimal national impact.
He referenced the 2017 repeat presidential election, where Aukot received a small fraction of the vote, and suggested that even a solo run in 2027 would yield similar results.
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His quip that the party should be called a “One-Way Alliance” quickly became a viral soundbite.
Supporters praised Sifuna for saying what others avoid, while critics accused him of arrogance and unnecessary provocation.
Regardless of where one stands, his 2025 television appearances reinforced his reputation as one of Kenya’s most combative and confident political communicators.
As the country edges closer to the 2027 election cycle, Sifuna’s sharp tongue has ensured that his media appearances remain must-watch political television.