{"id":19609,"date":"2026-09-28T08:13:49","date_gmt":"2026-09-28T08:13:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/?p=19609"},"modified":"2026-09-28T08:16:10","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T08:16:10","slug":"edwin-sifunas-2027-presidential-bid-gains-momentum-as-friends-of-sifuna-launch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/?p=19609","title":{"rendered":"\u200bEdwin Sifuna\u2019s 2027 Presidential Bid Gains Momentum as &#8216;Friends of Sifuna&#8217; Launch"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Caucus<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>\u200b<strong>NAIROBI, KENYA<\/strong> \u2014 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <em>Friends of Sifuna<\/em> (FOS) Caucus officially launched its activities on Saturday, September 26, 2026, hosting its inaugural <em>Mbuzi Forum<\/em> at a Nairobi hotel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u200bEstablished a few weeks ago, the Caucus brings together a network of friends, professionals, alumni, community leaders, and political supporters. The platform is dedicated to shaping the policy, leadership framework, and overall national political strategy for Senator Edwin Sifuna\u2019s anticipated 2027 presidential bid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/inbound377450276927433337-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19612\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/inbound377450276927433337-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/inbound377450276927433337-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/inbound377450276927433337-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/inbound377450276927433337-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/inbound377450276927433337.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/inbound2753389049842385718-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19613\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/inbound2753389049842385718-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/inbound2753389049842385718-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/inbound2753389049842385718-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/inbound2753389049842385718.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u200bCore Strategic Mandate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u200bThe FOS Caucus operates on three main pillars:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u200b<strong>Resource Mobilization:<\/strong> Spearheading transparent fundraising initiatives to support campaign activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u200b<strong>Strategic Advisory:<\/strong> Delivering independent research, policy ideas, and strategic counsel to Hon. Sifuna.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u200b<strong>Network Expansion:<\/strong> Establishing FOS chapters across Kenya&#8217;s counties and engaging the Kenyan diaspora.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u200bBuilding an &#8216;Ideas Room&#8217; for Kenya<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u200bAddressing delegates at the launch, FOS Chairman Richard Ekhalie called on supporters nationwide to join the movement and contribute toward building a formidable presidential campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u200bPolitical analyst and FOS Strategic Adviser Martin Andati delivered the keynote address, urging the caucus to operate as a high-level &#8220;ideas room&#8221;. Andati outlined plans to form specialized task forces covering key national issues, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u200bEconomic Transformation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u200bAgriculture &amp; Food Security<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u200bYouth Empowerment &amp; the Future of Work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u200bDevolution &amp; Governance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u200bForeign Affairs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u200bSocial Protection &amp; Digital Kenya<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u200bSteering Committee and Growth Targets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u200bThe event was attended by over 20 founding members, with the leadership projecting a membership growth target of 500 within the next three months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u200bKey members of the FOS Steering Committee present included:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u200b<strong>Ignatius Simiyu<\/strong> \u2013 Secretary<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u200b<strong>Hannington Shamwata<\/strong> \u2013 Treasurer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u200b<strong>Janet Nekesa (&#8220;Mama Natasha&#8221;)<\/strong> \u2013 Community &amp; Networks Coordinator<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u200b<strong>Paul Makokha<\/strong> \u2013 Legal &amp; Compliance Coordinator<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u200b<strong>George Nyongesa<\/strong> \u2013 Assistant Secretary<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u200bWith a structured organizational framework and dedicated policy advisory teams now active, the caucus signals that Hon. 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