Speaking about the growing political influence of Sifuna, Natembeya suggested that giving the Nairobi Senator the opposition presidential ticket would put the ruling Kenya Kwanza administration under serious pressure.
"Yule anafanya Ruto anakosa usingizi saa hii Kenya ni Sifuna. Akipewa bendera ya upinzani Ruto ataenda nyumbani mapema!" Natembeya said.
His remarks come as opposition leaders continue discussions on how to settle on one presidential candidate to challenge Ruto in the next election.
Sifuna has attracted growing attention through the Linda Mwananchi Movement, which was officially launched in Nairobi on October 30, 2026.
The launch brought together several opposition figures, including former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, Natembeya and DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa.
During the event, Natembeya openly encouraged Kenyans to support Sifuna's political ambitions, comparing the current opposition mobilisation to the political unity witnessed before the 2002 General Election.
However, the question of who should carry the opposition flag remains unsettled.
Kalonzo has insisted that opposition leaders must complete consultations before declaring anyone the presidential candidate. He also asked Sifuna to wait for the November 13 National Delegates Conference.
Gachagua, on his part, has indicated that he would support Sifuna if the opposition eventually settles on him as its presidential candidate, despite having his own ambitions.
The latest remarks by Natembeya come as political camps continue positioning themselves ahead of the 2027 elections.
With several leaders interested in the opposition ticket, Sifuna's growing profile has become an important subject in ongoing discussions about the coalition's presidential choice.
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