NAIROBI, Kenya – Edwin Sifuna has outlined an ambitious economic and governance agenda that he says would take effect within the first 100 days of his administration if he is elected Kenya’s president in the 2027 General Election.
Speaking during an interview on Citizen TV on Tuesday, July 28, the Nairobi Senator said reducing government expenditure would be the first priority of a Linda Mwananchi administration, arguing that cutting wasteful public spending would not require additional funding.
Sifuna maintained that his government would immediately review public expenditure to eliminate wastage and redirect resources to areas that directly benefit Kenyans.
“The first thing we will do is to cut public spending. Public expenditure and wastage in government. That one does not require anything to finance,” he said.
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary-General said his administration would prioritise reducing unnecessary government spending instead of launching costly programmes that would increase pressure on public finances.
Beyond expenditure cuts, Sifuna pledged to ease the tax burden on ordinary Kenyans, saying his government would seek to introduce tax relief, particularly for salaried workers.
According to the senator, the proposed measures could be implemented through a supplementary budget within the first 100 days of taking office.
“Number two, we want to reduce the burden to ordinary Kenyans, especially on taxation. We have proposed that if it will be possible for us to give relief to salaried public servants, we will be able to do it within 100 days, even if it is through the supplementary budget,” he stated.
Sifuna also promised to restore what he described as Kenya’s democratic space, expressing concern over the safety of citizens who voice their opinions online.
He criticised incidents where Kenyans have allegedly faced intimidation or violence over their social media activity, saying his administration would uphold constitutional freedoms and the rule of law.
“We would like to also return the country into a democratic state. You cannot have someone tweeting and getting killed,” he said.
Although Sifuna stopped short of officially declaring a presidential bid, his remarks add to growing speculation that he could challenge President William Ruto in the 2027 elections.
The senator, who has recently headlined political rallies across the country, said he has not yet decided whether to contest for the presidency, seek the deputy presidency or defend his Nairobi Senate seat.
He, however, indicated he is open to working with any political leader, including former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, provided they share a common commitment to upholding the rule of law and unseating President Ruto in the next General Election.
