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Sifuna mocks Ruto’s ‘hustler’ narrative, vows to send the president home

Linda Mwananchi principal Edwin Sifuna has reminded President William Ruto how the ‘hustler’ narrative helped him secure victory in the 2022 presidential election. Speaking during the Linda Mwananchi political event in Meru on Sunday, August 30, 2026, Sifuna criticised Ruto’s 2022 campaign strategy, saying Kenyans were now facing the consequences of the approach. Sifuna told […]

Linda Mwananchi's principal, Edwin Sifuna, reminded President William Ruto of the 2022 'hustler' narrative that aided his presidential victory. At a political event in Meru, Sifuna criticized Ruto's strategies, stating Kenyans now face the aftermath of his 2022 campaign approach. He urged the president not to be upset with his critics, emphasizing that Kenyans desire improved living conditions and freedom.

"That 2022 plan is what made you appear as Kenyans," Sifuna declared. Sifuna also explained that the opposition is countering Ruto's narrative ahead of the 2027 General Election. He claimed the opposition aims to unite Kenyans and prompt them to return home. This follows opposition leaders' continuous efforts to unite ahead of the 2027 elections, with the Linda Mwananchi campaign unifying several opposition figures criticizing the Kenya Kwanza administration.

Pauline Njoroge, a political commentator, also criticized those within Ruto's administration for attempting to divide Kenyans along ethnic lines. She urged Kenyans to reject political messages that create divisions between communities.

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