Sifuna dares President Ruto to compare track records ahead of 2027 showdow
Sifuna Challenges Ruto to Track Record Showdown Ahead of 2027 ElectionsBy Staff ReporterNairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has challenged President William Ruto to compare their leadership records ahead of the 2027 General Election, intensifying the political exchanges between the two leaders.Sifuna made the remarks on Saturday, October 17, 2026, while attending a requiem mass at Sipala Primary School in Mihuu Ward, Webuye East Constituency, Bungoma County.
The service was held in honour of the daughter of area Member of County Assembly Violet Namaemba Makhanu.The senator dismissed accusations by the President that he was an extortionist who harassed governors during Senate committee appearances. He challenged Ruto to put their respective records before Kenyans for comparison.“If it is about track records, let us draw two lines, Sifuna versus Ruto,” Sifuna said, insisting that Kenyans should judge the two leaders based on their records.Sifuna went further to accuse the President of corruption and making decisions that have hurt Kenyans. He also referred to Ruto’s past case at the International Criminal Court (ICC) as he questioned the President’s leadership record. These were political allegations made by Sifuna, not findings established by the remarks themselves.
The senator’s comments come amid growing political tension as leaders begin positioning themselves ahead of the 2027 elections. Ruto has recently criticised opposition figures, questioning their plans and ability to lead the country.Sifuna also defended the Linda Mwananchi movement against claims that it lacked a clear political agenda. He said the movement intended to expand its reach across the country and promised to engage other opposition leaders to build a united political front.He maintained that bringing opposition leaders together would be necessary to mount a strong challenge against the President in the next General Election.
The Nairobi senator also criticised the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leadership over its reported absence from the first anniversary memorial of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. Sifuna questioned the commitment of leaders who had previously described themselves as close allies of the late opposition leader.His remarks add to the growing political debate over leadership, accountability and the direction of the opposition as the country approaches the 2027 polls.President Ruto, meanwhile, has defended his administration’s record, pointing to programmes in healthcare, education, infrastructure and affordable housing as areas of focus ahead of his re-election bid.
The StarAs political exchanges continue, the competing leaders are likely to face increasing public scrutiny over their promises, past performance and plans for the country’s future.
