Nairobi: Drama as Mudavadi & Wetang’ula Walk Out of Church as Sifuna Is Invited to Address Mourners

A moment at the memorial service of veteran diplomat Burudi Nabwera has sparked political discussion after Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula reportedly left the church when Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna was invited to address mourners.

The incident occurred during a requiem mass at Friends Church in Lang’ata, Nairobi, on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. Several political leaders attended the service to pay their final respects to Nabwera, a former Cabinet minister and Member of Parliament who also served in diplomatic roles.

The reported departure has attracted attention amid growing differences between the three leaders as political activities intensify ahead of the 2027 General Election.

In recent public statements, Mudavadi and Wetang’ula have questioned Sifuna’s ambition to become Kenya’s next president.

They have argued that running for the country’s top office requires strong political networks, broad national support and substantial leadership experience.

Sifuna, however, has continued pursuing his political plans, expressing confidence that his Linda Mwananchi Movement can win support across different parts of Kenya.The senator has stepped up his political activities since his removal as the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) secretary general.

He was also introduced as the leader of The Equitable Party, which he intends to rebrand under the Linda Mwananchi name.

The developments have renewed debate over the political direction of Western Kenya, a region that plays an important role in national elections.

While some leaders from the region are backing President William Ruto’s bid for another term, others are considering alternative political alliances ahead of the next polls.

Sifuna’s Meeting With Gachagua Fuels Political Speculation

The reported incident at the church came a day after Sifuna met former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua at his Wamunyoro residence in Nyeri County.

The meeting has attracted interest amid discussions about possible partnerships between political leaders seeking to challenge the existing political arrangements.

However, details of any agreement between Sifuna and Gachagua have not been confirmed, and the meeting alone does not establish whether they intend to work together in the coming election.Similarly, the reasons behind Mudavadi and Wetang’ula’s reported departure from the church remain unclear.

As preparations for the 2027 General Election continue, political meetings and public appearances are drawing increased scrutiny as leaders consider their options and possible alliances.

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