A quiet Sunday post by Edwin Sifuna has unsettled the political waters again, days after he was allegedly linked to the recent Bungoma chaos during Saba Saba protests. But instead of a fiery denial, the senator chose scripture—and many believe it was anything but random.
Sifuna is said to be among leaders flagged by the DCI over violent scenes that rocked Bungoma, where Gen Z-led protests spiralled into confrontations. In an unexpected twist, Sifuna posted Proverbs 29:10 on Facebook, a verse that speaks of hatred toward the upright and targeting the innocent—a verse that landed just as media buzzed with claims of state surveillance and accusations.
Without naming the DCI or addressing the reports directly, the timing and tone of Sifuna’s message suggested defiance. His supporters flooded the post with comments of solidarity, interpreting the message as a veiled response to what many call a politicised smear.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has remained tight-lipped on the specifics of its Bungoma probe. However, sources close to the matter hinted that opposition figures were under review following intelligence briefs. Sifuna’s name, among others, reportedly surfaced in internal assessments, triggering concern within ODM circles.
Sifuna’s rise as a key voice backing Gen Z protests has made him a lightning rod in national debates around freedom of assembly and youth rights. His growing influence, particularly online, has unsettled some in government, according to analysts tracking opposition dynamics.
But who sparked the chaos in Bungoma? Why are protest sympathisers being targeted? And why hasn’t the DCI issued a formal charge?
With silence from official quarters and scripture from the accused, the Bungoma blame game is far from over—and Sifuna is standing firm in the eye of it all.
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