MP Beatrice Adagala Claims Edwin Sifuna Cannot Be President for Wearing T-Shirts at Public Events

Vihiga woman representative Beatrice Adagala attacked Nairobi senator Edwin Sifuna at an interdenominational event in Nyang'oriAdagala, citing her background in international relations, argued that Sifuna's casual dress sense disqualified him from national leadershipThe MP declared her unwavering support for Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi at the gathering led by the CS himselfPAY ATTENTION: Mark TUKO.co.ke as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!

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Vihiga woman representative Beatrice Adagala has publicly dismissed Nairobi senator Edwin Sifuna's presidential ambitions, arguing that his habit of appearing at public events in T-shirts disqualifies him from leading Kenya.

Vihiga woman representative Beatrice Adagala (r) claims Nairobi senator Edwin Sifuna (l) cannot be president for wearing t-shirts at public events. Photo: Edwin Sifuna/Beatrice Adagala. Source: FacebookAdagala made the remarks on Saturday, November 7, at an interdenominational gathering held in Nyang'ori, Vihiga county, convened under the leadership of Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi. The meeting brought together bishops and religious leaders from various denominations.

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Speaking with evident passion before the crowd, Adagala invoked her academic background to press her case against Sifuna.

She went further, drawing a contrast between Sifuna's style and the seriousness she associates with government, asking the audience directly: "Do you want kalongolongo or do you want government?"

Sifuna is widely recognised for his deliberately casual public image, regularly appearing at rallies, funerals, and other public functions in T-shirts, loafers, and khaki trousers, reserving formal attire largely for sessions at the National Assembly and selected official engagements.

A substantial portion of Adagala's address was devoted to defending and championing Mudavadi, whom she described in deeply personal terms as a son of Hannah and Moses Budamba who had earned his standing in government through years of public service.

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She revealed that she had initially harboured reservations about the political path Mudavadi chose but was ultimately persuaded by his conviction.

Adagala closed her remarks with a direct appeal to those present not to allow Mudavadi's standing to be undermined, saying: "It is not easy to build someone up to the position he has reached today."

In other news, COTU secretary general Francis Atwoli opposed Sifuna’s presidential ambitions ahead of the 2027 General Election.

COTU SG Francis Atwoli claims Senator Edwin Sifuna lacks money and has poor personal hygiene; he cannot be president. Photo: Francis Atwoli. Source: TwitterAtwoli alleged that unnamed forces were backing Sifuna to divide Western Kenya’s vote, warning that this could weaken the region’s chances of fielding a viable presidential candidate in 2032.

He also said he would rather die than see Sifuna become president. He argued that Sifuna is immature, lacks financial resources and has poor personal hygiene.

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