Bumula MP Jack Wamboka, Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna(center) and Kabuchai MP Majimbo Kalasinga at Kanduyi on Saturday….Photo/IP
By IP
KANDUYI, Kenya (IP)
Bumula MP Jack Wamboka on Saturday declared that the Luhya community will front Edwin Sifuna as its presidential candidate in 2027, dismissing prospects linked to Speaker Moses Wetang’ula and Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi.
Speaking during the burial of Sifuna’s uncle, Mathiaus, in Kanduyi, Wamboka said Sifuna would face President William Ruto in what he described as “the greatest showdown ever.”
“We have a candidate who will meet with Ruto in 2027,” Wamboka said. “For them, let them plan for 2032 or 2052, we don’t care. The country should know that we have Sifuna for 2027.”
His remarks added to growing political debate in Western Kenya over the region’s direction ahead of the next general election.
Another local leader, Kabuchai MP Majimbo Kalasinga, questioned the use of teargas at Sifuna’s political meetings, alleging police disruption.
“Why is it that teargas only resurfaces in Sifuna’s meetings?” he asked, claiming that similar incidents are not reported at other political gatherings.
Kalasinga challenged Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen’s assertion that teargas can sometimes be thrown by members of the public, saying he would believe the claim if a similar incident occurred at one of Ruto’s rallies.
Former Kanduyi MP Wafula Wamunyinyi commended Sifuna’s stance, saying the community supports him.
Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa ,a Ruto ally described the unfolding political developments as “the will of God,” adding that any political contest would ultimately be decided by voters.
Wamboka listed other leaders he said support Sifuna’s bid, including Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi, Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya and Saboti MP Caleb Amisi.
Sifuna, in his remarks, urged leaders seeking future elective positions mentioning Barasa as one of the contenders for the gubernatorial seat in Bungoma County to prioritize legislation and development initiatives that directly benefit residents.
The burial ceremony, while primarily a family event, drew significant political attention as leaders signaled early positioning ahead of the 2027 presidential race.



