Sifuna Under Fire as Former ODM Strategist Explains Why His Wamunyoro Visit Favoured Gachagua

Former ODM Director of Political Affairs Wafula Buke has criticised Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna over his decision to visit former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua at his Wamunyoro rural home, arguing that the meeting gave the DCP leader a political advantage.

Speaking about the October 20 meeting, Buke questioned why Sifuna chose to visit Gachagua at his home instead of arranging a meeting at a neutral venue.

According to the former ODM strategist, Sifuna had built his political image around clean leadership, idealism and the fight for political change. He argued that the visit risked weakening that image among supporters who viewed the senator as a fresh voice in Kenyan politics.

Buke described the move as a “puncture”, suggesting that the meeting did more harm than good to Sifuna’s political standing.

He further argued that visiting Gachagua at his rural home placed Sifuna in a position where the former deputy president appeared to have greater authority.

“In somebody’s home you are given a script. Sit here. Let me sit there as the king,” Buke observed.

The former strategist also claimed that Gachagua benefited more from the meeting because it helped him regain political attention and project himself as an influential opposition figure.

His remarks come at a time when Sifuna’s political future is attracting attention following his removal as ODM Secretary-General and his growing association with the Linda Mwananchi movement.

Sifuna has continued to feature prominently in discussions about the opposition’s political direction ahead of the 2027 General Election.

Meanwhile, Gachagua has been building political networks through his Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), while maintaining contact with leaders seeking cooperation against President William Ruto.

Buke clarified that he was not opposed to politicians meeting, but questioned the timing and choice of venue.

Do you agree with Buke that Sifuna’s visit gave Gachagua a political advantage?

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