Sifuna mingles with traders during Ruai market visit

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna spent part of his Saturday visiting Ruai Market, meeting traders, business owners, and residents in an interactive session that highlighted his connection with the local community.

The visit followed a morning church service at PEFA Church, Ruai, in Kasarani Constituency, where he attended the dedication of the new cathedral and the installation of Bishop George Kiragu.

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Speaking after the service, Sifuna expressed his appreciation for the spiritual experience.

“It’s been great to worship in this beautiful Cathedral this morning. To the Presiding Bishop, PEFA Church Prof. John Okinda HSC, and the newly minted Bishop of the Ruai Cathedral, Bishop George Kiragu, Ahsanteni sana. We have been blessed. God bless you,” he said.

At Ruai Market, the senator moved through the bustling stalls, engaging directly with traders selling everything from fresh vegetables and fruits to clothing and household items.

In a series of photos shared on his social media accounts, Sifuna was seen speaking one-on-one with traders, greeting groups, and exchanging smiles with residents.

In one image, he is pictured in a close conversation with a woman selling clothes, while other photos show him interacting with traders in a warm and lively atmosphere.

Later, he addressed a larger gathering of market vendors and residents, with many capturing the moment on their phones.

“Stopped by Ruai Market…Mama zangu wanasema wanataka soko yao hapa tu pale wako. Nimeskia,” Sifuna posted on social media, referencing the concerns and aspirations of local traders.

The visit comes moments after he said his team is making improvements to the Linda Mwananchi website after it experienced a busy launch and received a mix of feedback and issues.

The Linda Mwananchi platform is part of Sifuna’s broader political mobilisation efforts, which include the Linda Mwananchi caravan that has been engaging citizens across the country in recent months.

The platform allows supporters to register, share ideas, and participate in planning for upcoming political activities.

According to the senator, the platform will also help his team measure the level of grassroots backing and develop strategies ahead of the next general election scheduled for 2027.

In a post, Sifuna said the website went live recently, attracting thousands of sign-ups from supporters.

He described the response as encouraging and said it reflected the energy needed to drive the initiative forward.

“What a start! Lindamwananchi.com went live yesterday, and thousands of you signed up. That’s the energy we need,” Sifuna wrote.

The senator noted that, alongside the positive response, the website also faced malicious attempts to interfere with its operations.

“Expectedly, there were thousands of malicious attacks on the website as well as hundreds of positive feedback on how we can improve,” he said.