“You Cannot Wear Suits in Nairobi Then Beg Locals for Money”: Farouk Kibet Takes Dig at Sifuna

Farouk Kibet has appeared to take a swipe at Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna over money collected from supporters during Linda Mwananchi rallies, questioning the practice of seeking financial contributions from ordinary Kenyans.

Speaking while addressing a crowd at a political gathering, Kibet criticised leaders who enjoy the comfort of Nairobi before returning to their home areas to ask residents for money.

“You cannot wear suits in Nairobi and then come home to collect money from people,” Kibet said.

Although he did not mention Sifuna by name, his remarks appeared to be directed at the senator amid discussions surrounding fundraising for Linda Mwananchi activities, where supporters have been contributing money towards the movement’s political engagements.

Kibet used the occasion to present a contrasting approach, promising that everyone who attended the gathering would receive food before returning home.

He maintained that people should not attend political meetings only to return home hungry, suggesting that leaders should also take responsibility for the welfare of their supporters instead of placing financial demands on them.

His promise to provide food appeared to reinforce his criticism of leaders who ask ordinary residents to contribute towards political activities while failing to address their immediate needs.

The remarks add another dimension to the growing political exchanges surrounding Linda Mwananchi, with the question of fundraising and the treatment of grassroots supporters becoming part of the wider political conversation.

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