NAIROBI, Kenya — Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna sparked widespread online conversation after hosting two popular TikTok personalities at his office, in a visit that blended political branding with digital youth culture.
Photos shared on his official X account on Friday show a visibly elated Sifuna warmly welcoming the two young women.
One of them is widely known among Gen Z audiences for her outspoken commentary on national affairs.
The images capture light-hearted moments inside the senator’s office. Sifuna is seen seated at his desk, engaging the visitors in animated conversation as all three laugh together. In another image, the TikTokers present him with a white T-shirt bearing the inscription, “Mimi ndio Sifuna.”
The back of the shirt features a printed Kenyan flag alongside the coat of arms, merging political symbolism with online catchphrases popular among younger voters.
“Ma baddies wa pale TikTok wameamua kuni kit for Sunday. Thanks for the love and support, bwana. God bless,” Sifuna captioned the post, signalling appreciation for the gesture.
The visit triggered a wave of reactions from Kenyan netizens. Supporters flooded the comment section with affirmations and slogans echoing the T-shirt’s message.
“We are behind you omwami,” one user wrote. Another commented, “Mimi ndio supporter wa Sifuna,” while activist Kibet Bull added, “Sisi ndio Sifuna.”
Some users framed the moment as evidence of broader political momentum. “Sifuna has a presidential aura. He’s him,” one post read. Another supporter wrote, “Tunakupenda bure People’s SG kwa hivyo usiwahi tuangusha,” loosely translated as, “We love you for free, People’s Secretary General, so never let us down.”
The timing of the visit is politically significant. Sifuna is currently embroiled in a dispute with the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) after the party announced his removal as Secretary General.
Speaking at a press briefing in Nairobi earlier this week, he maintained that he remains the validly elected Secretary General and accused the party’s National Executive Council of breaching internal procedures.
“I was not given a chance to defend myself,” Sifuna said, arguing that due process under the party constitution had not been followed.
He has since secured temporary court orders blocking his ouster, setting the stage for a legal contest that could test both party governance rules and broader constitutional principles on political party management under the Political Parties Act.
Against this backdrop, the visit appears to reinforce Sifuna’s appeal among younger, digitally engaged audiences.
Political analysts note that social media platforms, particularly TikTok, have become powerful tools for shaping political narratives and mobilising support.
