William Ruto Criticises Sifuna for Attending Kofi Olomide Concert, Posing With Expensive Alcohol

William Ruto took fresh jabs at Edwin Sifuna during his North Rift tour, mocking the Nairobi senator's newly launched Equitable PartyThe president also criticised Sifuna's attendance at Fred Obachi Machoka's 50th anniversary celebration, which featured Congolese rhumba star Koffi OlomideSifuna hit back at Ruto over taxes and statutory deductions, questioning the president's handling of the Affordable Housing Programme and the Social Health Authority (SHA) contributionsSearch option is now available at TUKO! Feel free to search the content on topics/people you enjoy reading about in the top right corner 😉

President William Ruto has launched fresh attacks on Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, mocking his newly unveiled political party and questioning his suitability for the presidency ahead of the 2027 General Election.

President William Ruto hit out at Edwin Sifuna for attending Fred Obachi Machoka’s concert, posing with expensive alcohol. Photos: William Ruto, Nyto Mwangi. Source: FacebookSpeaking in West Pokot County on Wednesday, October 14, during his ongoing development tour of the North Rift, Ruto ridiculed Sifuna's launch of The Equitable Party (TEP), which the senator intends to use as his political vehicle in the upcoming elections.

The president also took aim at Sifuna's attendance at veteran broadcaster Fred Obachi Machoka's 50th anniversary in the media industry, where Congolese rhumba star Koffi Olomide headlined a star-studded concert.

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A photograph of Sifuna seated beside Machoka at a table with what appeared to be alcoholic drinks also became a subject of Ruto's criticism.

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The president alleged that Sifuna spent money on expensive drinks before turning to ordinary Kenyans, particularly women in local markets, to solicit small financial contributions.

He further questioned whether Kenyans should elect Sifuna president because of his political activities and social engagements.

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The latest remarks came a day after Ruto criticised Sifuna over his pledge to abolish the Affordable Housing Programme's levy if elected president.

On Tuesday, October 13, the president argued that scrapping the programme would jeopardise jobs created through housing construction and affect Kenyans whose livelihoods depend on the projects.

Ruto also questioned Sifuna's opposition to the initiative, arguing that the senator's salary was funded by taxpayers, including ordinary Kenyans benefiting from housing-related employment opportunities.

In a response shared on social media on Wednesday, Sifuna challenged the president to address other statutory deductions he said he pays every month.

The senator also cited KSh500,000 in monthly Pay As You Earn (PAYE) deductions, renewing his criticism of the government's taxation policies.

Sifuna has maintained that the housing levy should be scrapped if he takes over the presidency in 2027.

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