Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna on Wednesday shared a public platform with Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula at the requiem mass of former Cabinet minister and diplomat Burudi Nabwera in Lang’ata, Nairobi.
The three leaders attended the service at Friends Church as political differences over the 2027 presidential race continue to emerge, with both Mudavadi and Wetang’ula questioning the preparedness of opposition leaders seeking to challenge President William Ruto.
Photographs shared by Sifuna on social media showed him seated in the same row as the two senior leaders.
In one photograph, Sifuna and Wetang’ula appeared to be engaged in conversation as Mudavadi followed the eulogy.
Their appearance together comes after both leaders publicly questioned the capacity of emerging opposition formations to mount a credible challenge against Ruto in next year’s election.
On October 18, Mudavadi questioned whether political parties formed close to the election had sufficient time to establish structures, develop policies and prepare for national leadership.
“We want continuity, and President Ruto has already set the pace for the beyond 2030 debate. This is visionary leadership. Those forming new political parties now are lying to Kenyans. Let us not accept that kind of gamble,” Mudavadi said.
The Prime Cabinet Secretary made the remarks during a church service in Kapsabet, Nandi County, as Sifuna continued to mobilise support for his political movement.
Wetang’ula also questioned the opposition’s ability to unseat Ruto, saying the presidency required a leader with a proven record and experience.
Speaking during a boda boda empowerment event at Matulo Girls Secondary School in Webuye West, Bungoma County, on October 18, Wetang’ula said he did not see any opposition leader with the capacity to defeat the President.
“I do not see any current opposition leader with the capacity to wrestle power from President William Ruto, who has done a tremendous job,” he said.
The Speaker also said Western Kenya should position itself for the presidency in 2032, declaring his own readiness to lead the country in the future.
Sifuna, who has positioned himself as an opposition presidential contender, has maintained that his movement can build a national following despite the limited time remaining before the election.
He unveiled The Equitable Party on October 4 and was presented as its leader, with allies urging him to build structures across the country.
The political differences have placed the three leaders on different sides of the emerging contest over the direction of the country ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Nabwera, whose career included diplomacy, parliamentary representation and Cabinet service, will be buried on Saturday, October 24, at his home in Sango Farm, Kiminini, Trans Nzoia County.
The Nairobi service was the first of two requiem masses announced by his family.
