Former IEBC commissioner Roselyn Akombe has warned Kenyans against supporting former Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) secretary general Edwin Sifuna’s Linda Mwananchi Tour. Ex-IEBC Commissioner Roselyn Akombe cautions Kenyans against backing Senator Edwin Sifuna. Photo: Roselyn Akombe. Source: Twitter Her remarks came after thousands of Kenyans turned out for the Sifuna-led rally in Kitengela on Sunday, February 15, just days after his ouster from the influential role. How did Akombe react to Sifuna-led rally? Akombe appeared to suggest that Sifuna is President William Ruto’s project for the 2027 General Election, claiming that the disruption was stage-managed to lure Kenyans into believing Sifuna’s mission to liberate the country. The ex-commissioner, currently abroad, asserted that Ruto and Sifuna would reconcile and make deals behind closed doors, leaving unsuspecting Kenyans confused in the game. “The games are being played, waaah! They ‘manufacture’ a charismatic messiah, throw a few tear gas canisters at him (yes, it is often a him), and present him as someone fighting power. We, who love drama, fall for the ruse! Punde si punde, they are on the same table, handshakes. The kawaida citizen is on the menu. With life getting even tougher as the loot must be shared with more people,” she said while warning Kenyans to ‘stop being gullible!’ Further, Akombe argued that unless Kenyans resist the system, the politicians will always benefit at their expense. Akombe’s reaction to the widely praised event drew backlash from Kenyans, with many demanding clarity on state projects ahead of the upcoming polls. Ex-IEBC Commissioner Roselyn Akombe warns against backing Senator Edwin Sifuna’s political moves.
How did Kenyans respond to Akombe’s observation? @Oyugipisi “If you want to come back to Kenya, you don’t have to dance to this bloody ruthless regime by making unsubstantiated claims. Are you saying this government is porous to the extent that any random citizen can possess government stores?” @AyahuascaLit “Sifuna has been consistent in his fight against bad governance, unlike you, who thrives on ambiguous statements because you lack a spine and a stand.” @Gg_Munyua “What do you propose we do, Akombe? Who is the people’s person now? Who is not a state project? Matiang’i? Gachagua? Kalonzo? Who is not? Because clearly, Sifuna and Babu don’t want to be presidential candidates; they are so wise to understand the test of time and read the mood of the people, so who is a state project?” @AdmiralMMI “You are wrong on this. Kenya is not moving forward because professionals like you pull dirt on everyone who tries something.” @Anyango007 “Mmetuchosha na hizi narratives. And you guys are actually working for Kasongo. We can see the pattern in what you are tweeting. Anybody who tries to emerge, you pull them down, no alternative, no nothing. Just narratives. This is what commercial activists working for Kasongo have…” @harryhoke13 “Where was this wisdom when we needed you? I may not know much, but Sifuna has been against Ruto from the word go. It took Raila to cool him down a bit… but he too knew well Sifuna was not boarding. Unless proven otherwise, he doesn’t fit the bill you are footing!” @ChiefPatriot254 “Our goal is #RutoMustGo; it doesn’t matter which Messiah gets us there… Even if Sifuna decides to support Ruto, ata yeye tutamtema without a second thought… We are not fools. Sisi sio wewe na your fellow IEBC commissioners.”
