Atwoli to Sifuna: Time is not ripe for your political ambitions
Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary-General Francis Atwoli has told Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna that the time is not yet right for him to pursue his presidential ambitions, urging him to first build a strong political team. Speaking on Saturday, September 5, 2026, Atwoli said Sifuna has a future in national politics but needs […]
Francis Atwoli, Secretary-General of the Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU), has cautioned Senator Edwin Sifuna against pursuing his presidential ambitions prematurely. Speaking on Saturday, September 5, 2026, Atwoli urged Sifuna to first build a robust political team before making a serious push for the presidency. Despite acknowledging Sifuna's potential and his future in national politics, Atwoli emphasized that the time was not yet right for him to embark on a nationwide campaign.
He urged political leaders to be honest with Sifuna, rather than encouraging him to move too quickly. Sifuna, a former ODM secretary-general and Nairobi Senator, has been linked to a possible presidential bid ahead of the 2027 General Election. However, Atwoli warned that Sifuna's emerging presidential bid was confusing and that some of his supporters were not fully prepared for the journey.
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