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I agree with this. I look forward to the day when these ideas are consolidated into a clear, comprehensive policy document outlining what Sifuna intends to do, how he plans to do it, how much it will cost, and how he intends to finance it.
Personally, my vote is up for grabs for anyone other than Ruto. However, that does not mean I am prepared to give anyone a blank cheque. I want to interrogate every proposal critically: Is it realistic? Is it financially sustainable? Where will the money come from? What trade-offs will be required? And, most importantly, how will we measure success?
Opposing the current administration is one thing; presenting a credible, practical alternative is another. I want leaders who can articulate not just what is wrong with the country, but also how they intend to fix it.
Sifuna has articulated positions worth discussing, and I look forward to seeing them translated into a coherent policy document. Ultimately, my vote will not be determined by the loudest rallies, the most entertaining speeches, or the most popular promises. It will be determined by the quality of the ideas, their feasibility, and the credibility of the people proposing them.
Kenya needs more than promises. We need practical plans, measurable commitments, and leaders who can deliver.
Those suffering from selective amnesia should stop pretending that Edwin Sifuna has no agenda for Kenya. He regularly shares his positions on healthcare, governance, the economy, devolution and equal opportunities, addressing issues that affect ordinary citizens.
When people claim Sifuna has no agenda, one wonders whether they are listening to what he says or have simply chosen to dismiss his ideas.
A manifesto is not just a document launched at a political rally; it is about a leader’s ideas, priorities and vision for the country. Sifuna has already given Kenyans a glimpse of what his leadership would prioritise.
On healthcare, Sifuna argues that SHA’s success should be measured by the quality and accessibility of services, not registration numbers. What matters is whether Kenyans, especially the most vulnerable, can access treatment when they need it.
On governance, Sifuna has promised never to send the police to kill the children of Kenyans. His position emphasises the government’s duty to protect lives, uphold the Constitution and safeguard citizens’ rights and freedoms.
Sifuna questions the value of roads and stadia if Kenyans cannot enjoy them in peace and dignity. By invoking Rex Masai and Albert Ojwang, he emphasises that development must go hand in hand with protecting human life, freedom and accountability.
On the economy, Sifuna proposes scrapping the Housing Levy, cutting government wastage, reducing extravagant State House spending and delivering a balanced budget within 15 months to ease the financial burden on ordinary Kenyans.
Kenyans will rightly demand details on how these proposals will be financed and implemented. However, that does not change the fact that Sifuna has identified government wastage, public expenditure and the cost of living as priorities.
On devolution, Sifuna wants county governments to perform their constitutional functions without unnecessary interference from the national government. He has proposed increasing the allocation to counties to KSh 450 billion.
Counties need adequate resources to deliver healthcare, support agriculture and provide other essential services. Increased funding, backed by accountability, would strengthen their ability to respond to local needs.
On education, employment and equal opportunities, Sifuna has highlighted the frustration of young Kenyans who struggle to find opportunities while political connections appear to offer others an advantage.
His criticism of employment letters being distributed to friends at State House raises a fundamental question about fairness. Why should qualified young Kenyans struggle to secure jobs while others benefit from their proximity to power?
Sifuna’s position is that opportunities should be based on merit and fairness, not political connections. Every Kenyan deserves a fair chance to succeed, regardless of their connections or background.
Taken together, these positions outline Sifuna’s emerging agenda: accessible healthcare, protection of human life, the rule of law, responsible government spending, stronger devolution and equal opportunities.
Sifuna has been communicating his policy positions on different issues. Those who disagree should challenge his proposals, question their feasibility and offer alternatives rather than dismissing them without meaningful debate.
If Sifuna questions SHA’s effectiveness, let us debate healthcare delivery. If he proposes KSh 450 billion for counties, let us examine the numbers. If he promises to scrap the Housing Levy and reduce government wastage, let him explain how he intends to achieve it. His commitments on human rights and the rule of law also deserve serious discussion.
That is far more productive than repeatedly claiming that he has no agenda.
You cannot demand that a leader explain his vision for Kenya while ignoring the very issues he is already speaking about.
Kenyans have every right to scrutinise presidential aspirants, question their promises and demand practical solutions. Sifuna should be held to the same standard, but the debate must acknowledge the policy positions he has already articulated.
Stay guided.
