Edwin Sifuna Sneers at Francis Atwoli for Saying Kenyan Youth Can't Decide Country's Leadership
- Nairobi senator Edwin Sifuna does not buy the assertion that the direction Kenya ought to take relies on the counsel of the elderly figures
- This was after Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) secretary general Francis Atwoli ruled out the ability of the Kenyan youth decide the leadership of the country
- Atwoli said that "it is we, the old people with the password for leadership," Sifuna arguing that the tough-talking veteran trade unionist was mistaken
Nairobi senator Edwin Sifuna has told off Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) secretary general Francis Atwoli for looking down on Kenya's young population.
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While speaking in Homa Bay during the funeral of former Karachuonyo MP Phoebe Asiyo, Atwoli said that the Kenyan leadership can't be decided by the youth.
How Atwoli irked Edwin Sifuna
Even with their revolt against President William Ruto's regime, Atwoli said the elderly politicians are the ones with the "password" for leadership.
"They should be careful. We are the ones with the password for leading this country," Atwoli said.
Responding to Atwoli, Sifuna said age does not guarantee good judgment.
Using the password analogy, the senator observed that the likes of Atwoli could be having weak keys, suggesting they can't be relied on to give the country direction.
"To Atwoli, I don't want your password. We will bank on God, who gives everything; he will open our ways. You will get the password, which is so week, with four zeros, which is easy to guess," Sifuna said.
Sifuna has been indirectly differing with his boss, ODM leader Raila Odinga, who has since declared support for President William Ruto.
He said he would quit his secretary general post in ODM should the party decide to back Ruto in his 2027 re-election bid.
Meanwhile, Raila has hinted at a possible pre-election agreement with Ruto ahead of the 2027 General Election, where the latter is expected to seek a second term.
Will Raila Odinga support Ruto?
While speaking during the funeral of Mama Phoebe Asiyo in Homa Bay County, Raila reaffirmed his commitment to the current collaboration with Ruto, stating he had no regrets about the alliance.
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He described the partnership as a necessary step to prevent a looming political crisis, particularly in light of growing unrest among the youth.
Raila criticised those opposing Ruto’s leadership, asserting that no group holds exclusive rights to ideas for national progress.
He specifically addressed calls to oust Ruto in 2027, emphasising that the ultimate decision lies with the electorate, not political rhetoric.
Why ODM is organising joint PG meeting with UDA
In what appeared to be a move to solidify the alliance, Raila revealed plans for a joint parliamentary meeting between ODM and UDA lawmakers, aimed at discussing key issues outlined in their memorandum of understanding.
He expressed optimism that the partnership would yield meaningful results and silence critics.
Raila added that by 2027, the alliance would have achieved goals that previous administrations failed to deliver.
He also suggested that the 2027 election may not be the defining moment, hinting at a significant political arrangement ahead of the polls.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
