The Sifuna Tononoka rally on Sunday…Photo/IP
NAIROBI
From Kitengela to Mombasa, rallies and social media campaigns are signaling a new political current in Kenya.
Leaders led by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, Babu Owino and James Orengo, along with reform-minded members of parliament, are focusing on building a movement before forming a political party.
The strategy aims to create new voters rather than rely on old political bases, analysts say.
The youth-driven #NikoKadi campaign is energizing millennials and Gen Z across the country.
Momentum is visible, but political experts emphasize the need for organization at the ward level, including election agents and credible candidates, before a formal party can take shape.
The key question: Could this axis challenge President William Ruto in 2027?
Analysts say the path requires patience, consolidation and careful planning.
“Excitement wins attention; strategy wins power,” one analyst said.
If successful, the Sifuna–Babu movement could mark a historic realignment in Kenyan politics.



