Friday, April 03,
2026 - President Ruto’s Senior Advisor on Constitutional Affairs, Prof.
Makau Mutua, found himself at the center of controversy on Friday, April 3rd,
after a tweet about Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna sparked outrage online.
Mutua referred to the embattled ODM Secretary General as “a
dead man walking,” a phrase that quickly ignited heated reactions from Kenyans.
Many interpreted the remark as a threat to Sifuna’s life, with some warning that Mutua would be the first person of interest should anything happen to the Senator.
“Killed by who? Leave the people’s president alone. Mind
your own business, Kenya is our business today,” one user shot back.
Another added, “This is a threat Edwin Sifuna should take
seriously.”
Others, however, argued that Mutua’s words were political
rather than literal, suggesting that he was alluding to Sifuna’s possible
downfall within ODM.
The party had just issued Sifuna a show‑cause letter,
accusing him of contradicting party positions during TV interviews and skipping
crucial National Executive Committee meetings.
ODM Chairperson Gladys Wanga demanded explanations, with
Sifuna expected to respond by April 8th and appear before a
disciplinary panel on April 10th, 2026.
Despite the looming tribunal, Sifuna’s supporters dismissed Mutua’s remarks, insisting the Senator remains politically relevant even if stripped of his role.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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