Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has affirmed that he will not be stopped from engaging or associating with Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya.

 Addressing residents of Saboti on Sunday, August 3, 2025, during a women empowerment programme hosted by Saboti MP Caleb Amisi, Sifuna said he had already informed the governor of his presence in the county and maintained that he will work with any leader who supports their political agenda.

According to Sifuna, Governor Natembeya shares his vision of ensuring the current regime is not re-elected for a second term. He stated that as long as Natembeya remains committed to that cause, he is free to engage him politically.

“Nilipigia The governor went on to say, Akajua niko hapa Transnzoia, and people who will help us with this task of sending Ruto home; we will notRuto is a national priority project. Ndugu Yangu Natembeya, hakuna mtu atanikataza kuongea na wewe,” Sifuna said.

Fanya Mambo’s take

This comes days after political activist Fanya Mambo Kinuthia weighed in on the challenges facing Edwin Sifuna within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party.

Speaking during a podcast aired on Saturday, July 2, 2025, he stated that Sifuna is currently being pressured to take positions that do not align with his personal beliefs.

According to Fanya Mambo, Sifuna’s recent public statements showed clear signs of discomfort as he delivered the party position supporting President William Ruto.

He observed that the ODM secretary general appeared uneasy and conflicted while reading out the statement, suggesting that it went against his convictions.

“Sifuna is being forced to read things he does not believe in; I could see it from his body language. He was totally uncomfortable saying that his position or his party’s position is the position of the party leader, which is to support William Ruto,” Fanya Mambo said.

Fanya Mambo further explained that Sifuna has always been consistent in upholding the rule of law and the sanctity of human life.

However, he believes the current political alignment within ODM is forcing Sifuna to defend actions and policies of the administration that he fundamentally disagrees with.