Sifuna Challenges Ruto's 2027 Plans in Heated Migori Speech

Migori County Rally: Senator Sifuna Challenges Ruto's 2027 Strategy. Migori County, Kenya, May 17, 2025 – Senator Edwin Sifuna delivered a strong message at a recent rally in Migori County, questioning the efficacy of the 'broadbase' political strategy. Sifuna's speech, captured in a short video by Lightcast TV Kenya, directly challenges Deputy President William Ruto's potential 2027 presidential bid. "Mimi sijui kitu inaitwa broadbase," Sifuna stated, expressing his uncertainty about the strategy's effectiveness. He further challenged Ruto, saying, "2027 Ruto arudi nyuma ya Baba ndio tujue kama hiyo broadbase inafanya!" This statement translates to, "Let Ruto step behind Baba in 2027, then we will see if this broadbase works!" Sifuna's comments highlight the ongoing debate within Kenyan politics and the various strategies being employed by different political factions. The video clip, while short, provides a significant insight into the current political climate in Kenya.