Sifuna
thrust his youth-led Linda Mwananchi movement into the 2027 presidential
spotlight, vowing at Saturday rallies in Taita Taveta to unite the opposition
and oust President William Ruto amid public debt nearing Sh13 trillion and
economic woes.
Born from 2024 Gen Z protests, the group—once
tied to ODM figures like James Orengo and Babu Owino—gained Luhya endorsements
and plans Western Kenya events.
While polls list him with rivals like Ruto and Kalonzo Musyoka, critics question his Bungoma base and urge detailed plans on debt, jobs, and reforms beyond anti-Ruto chants.