Nairobi Politics: Millicent Omanga’s Message After Meeting With Edwin Sifuna Raises Eyebrows

Former nominated Senator Millicent Omanga has sparked conversation in political circles after sharing photos of herself with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, accompanied by a message that “the comets have aligned” and the word “WANTAM.”

Omanga posted the pictures on her Facebook page, adding the caption: “The comets have aligned. WANTAM!” The post has drawn hundreds of reactions and dozens of comments from supporters and political watchers, who are trying to read meaning into the meeting between the two leaders.

“Wantam” has become a popular slogan in Kenyan political circles, associated with the push for a one-term presidency and used by opposition supporters. Its use in the caption suggests that the two leaders share a common position on the direction of the 2027 General Election.

Omanga is the Nairobi Woman Representative aspirant who recently left UDA for the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP).

Sifuna, on the other hand, is the Nairobi Senator and a prominent voice in the political scene, who has been linked in public debate to opposition unity talks and a possible presidential bid.

The post does not say what the two discussed or where the meeting took place. Neither leader has stated whether the encounter points to a formal political arrangement, a joint campaign in Nairobi or simply a courtesy meeting between two politicians who both have interests in the capital.

Still, the timing is likely to attract attention. Nairobi is expected to be one of the most competitive battlegrounds in 2027, and leaders from different camps are already positioning themselves for alliances.

A show of closeness between Omanga and Sifuna may be read as an early sign of cooperation among leaders eyeing seats in the city, particularly within the opposition.

Her phrase that the “comets have aligned” suggests she sees the meeting as a significant moment, although she did not elaborate on what she meant. Political observers will now be waiting to see whether the two leaders make further public appearances together in the coming days.

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