Mumias East MP Peter Salasya has raised eyebrows over the recent developments involving Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, questioning the timing and motives behind his exit as ODM Secretary General.
Speaking on social media, Salasya suggested that Sifuna’s political maneuvers may not be as straightforward as they appear.
Sifuna, who was recently relieved of his position in the party, has continued to publicly affirm his loyalty to ODM.
However, Salasya argues that his actions resemble earlier political shifts witnessed in Kenya’s youthful “Kenya Moja” alliance — a coalition that once included Sifuna, Babu Owino, Caleb Amisi, Anthony Kibagendi, and Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba from UDA.
“The so-called Kenya Moja alliance presented themselves as champions of youth welfare and disruptors of the status quo. They even spoke of fielding a presidential candidate to block President Ruto’s re-election. It sounded revolutionary,” Salasya said.
He recalled how Wamuchomba, once a prominent figure in the coalition, made a dramatic reversal, returning fully to UDA and pledging unwavering support for President Ruto’s two-term re-election bid.
Salasya used this example to question whether Sifuna could follow a similar path.
“The dramatic reversal exposes the fragility of these so-called alliances. One moment they posture as critics of Ruto; the next, they are reciting his anthem,” he added.
Salasya urged Kenyans to scrutinize the reported sources of funding behind political activities and alliances.
He highlighted the apparent contradictions in Sifuna’s position, noting that the senator has expressed concerns about parallel funding within ODM even as he aligns himself with the party’s leadership.
“Politics is not just about declarations; it is about patterns. And the pattern here demands scrutiny,” Salasya warned, urging citizens to reflect on past alliances and current developments.
His remarks have ignited discussions across social media, with many analysts noting the recurring theme of youthful political coalitions struggling to maintain cohesion once confronted with the pressures of national politics.
Salasya’s intervention underscores the complexities of Kenyan party politics, where shifts in loyalty and strategy are often swift and publicly opaque, raising questions about accountability, transparency, and the true drivers behind high-profile political moves.
Kenyans are now left watching closely as Sifuna navigates the fallout from his ouster, with Salasya’s warning serving as a reminder that in politics, history often repeats itself.