Sifuna warned that recent authoritarian moves in Tanzania—where President Samia Suluhu Hassan won with 98% after barring opponents, sparking protests and hundreds of deaths—and Uganda's pre-election repression, including internet blackouts, arrests of over 550 opposition supporters, and restrictions on journalists, show why Kenya must prioritize democracy, human rights, and rule of law ahead of 2027 polls. He stressed that all political actions should follow these values. His message, viewed over 88,000 times, won broad agreement from many who fear repeating Kenya's history of instability, though some critics called for focusing on local economic issues like jobs and housing.