
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has publicly addressed his 2027 presidential ambitions, pledging to avoid misleading voters with unrealistic promises. Speaking in Kiirua, Meru County, during the Linda Mwananchi tour, Sifuna promised to present a transparent assessment of what a future administration could realistically deliver. He attributed his commitment to honesty to his upbringing, stating he would not lie to Kenyans to get elected president.
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