People have lost jobs for taking photos with me: Sifuna speaks out after JKUAT campus incident
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has claimed that people are losing jobs simply for being associated with him, saying a growing atmosphere of fear is making institutions reluctant to host opposition figures. Sifuna made the remarks on Thursday, September 17, 2026, after he was blocked from entering the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) […]
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has expressed outrage over the sudden cancellation of a student forum and his subsequent denial of entry to Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) Karen Campus. Sifuna, who had been invited by student leadership to attend the inaugural Law, Policy and Governance Forum, claims he was abruptly removed from the event and barred from the premises.
In a statement shared on his social media page, Sifuna remarked that the university administration could not comprehend why he chose not to attend a rally. He pointed out that he has a reputation for hosting lively gatherings, with DJ Spider being one of his guests. Sifuna jestingly suggested that discussions could have occurred on a variety of topics, including the weather or lunch preferences.
The JKUAT Karen Campus is home to the university's School of Law, which provides legal education and training. The institution has a history of organizing legal and academic forums.
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