President William Ruto has issued a sharp warning to Kisumu Senator Fredrick Outa Sifuna following comments made about ODM, asserting his position as the party’s founding figure.
Speaking during a public event, President Ruto told Sifuna to be cautious with his statements, emphasizing that certain historical and political facts should not be misrepresented.
“Wewe Sifuna, wakati unaongea mambo yangu ujue mimi ndio mwanzilishi wa ODM, uende polepole,” Ruto said, leaving his audience in awe of the bold declaration.
The warning comes amid rising political debates over ODM’s origins and leadership, with different leaders attempting to claim influence and legacy within the party. Analysts say Ruto’s statement is a reminder that historical narratives in Kenyan politics are highly sensitive and often used to assert authority.
Political observers note that such exchanges could further strain relations between political leaders in Nyanza and the ruling government, especially as the country gears up for the 2027 elections. Online discussions have since erupted, with Kenyans divided on whether Ruto’s claim holds merit or if it is merely a political maneuver.
