Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has hit back at former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua after the latter accused the Kenya Moja faction of being a political project sponsored by President William Ruto.
The outspoken senator dismissed Gachagua’s claims as desperate attempts to discredit a movement that has gained significant traction among Kenyans seeking genuine political change.
Speaking during a press briefing in Nairobi, Sifuna, who leads the Kenya Moja movement, said Gachagua has no moral authority to lecture anyone on political alliances or loyalty, noting that his own fallout with Ruto exposed deep divisions within the ruling coalition.
“Gachagua should stop pretending that he is the only one with the right to challenge Ruto. Some of us have been speaking out against this regime long before he fell out of favor,” Sifuna stated firmly.
He further accused Gachagua and his allies of trying to “gatekeep” the opposition movement by presenting themselves as the only legitimate force capable of confronting President Ruto’s leadership.
Sifuna reminded Kenyans that Kenya Moja is a people-driven initiative that welcomes everyone tired of the current administration’s failures, regardless of political affiliation or background.
“Kenya Moja is not owned by anyone. It is a movement for all Kenyans who have had enough of corruption, arrogance, and empty promises.
Gachagua cannot claim to represent our frustrations when he was part of the same system he now condemns,” Sifuna added.
The senator’s remarks come amid growing tensions between factions opposed to Ruto’s administration.
Gachagua, who recently launched the so-called “Wantam Movement,” has positioned himself as a leading voice against Ruto’s policies, especially those he claims have marginalized the Mount Kenya region.
However, Sifuna accused him of opportunism, saying Gachagua’s sudden change of tone is motivated by personal ambition rather than genuine concern for the people.
Political analysts view the confrontation as a reflection of a larger realignment in Kenya’s opposition landscape, with various groups seeking to position themselves ahead of the 2027 elections.
Sifuna’s Kenya Moja movement has been gaining popularity, particularly among young Kenyans disillusioned by traditional politics.
In his parting shot, Sifuna challenged Gachagua to stop spreading propaganda and instead join hands with other like-minded leaders in pushing for accountability and reform.
“If we truly want Ruto out, then let’s do it together — not through rivalry, but through unity and action,” he concluded, drawing loud cheers from supporters who see him as one of the few leaders boldly speaking truth to power.
By Newshub