- Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna received loud cheers and ululations at CUEA’s 45th graduation ceremony
- The audience interrupted the vice-chancellor’s speech with chants and cheers, prompting Sifuna to stand and wave
- Sifuna remains part of discussions about opposition leadership and possible candidates to challenge President William Ruto in 2027
Harry Ivan Mboto is a Current Affairs and Politics Editor at TUKO.co.ke, covering general news. Mboto has five years of journalism experience and joined TUKO.co.ke in 2024
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna drew loud cheers and ululations at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) on Friday, October 23, after the institution’s vice-chancellor introduced him during its 45th graduation ceremony.
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The opposition politician received an enthusiastic reception from the crowd, with some attendees chanting his name and others breaking into ululations as the ceremony brought together graduands, families, university officials and invited guests.
The moment unfolded as CUEA Vice-Chancellor and Rector Very Rev. Prof. Elias Omondi Opongo, SJ, acknowledged Sifuna’s presence while addressing those gathered at the university’s main campus in Lang’ata, Nairobi.
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“We also have with us Senator Edwin Sifuna,” Opongo said, prompting an immediate outburst of cheers that interrupted his speech.
“Sifuna is the senator of Nairobi County,” the vice-chancellor added as the crowd cheered again.
Sifuna then stood up and waved to the audience, acknowledging the warm reception as those present continued cheering.
Sifuna’s presence draws attention
The reception came as the university celebrated students who had completed various academic programmes at its 45th graduation ceremony.
Among the dignitaries present was Professor Kivutha Kibwana, Chancellor of the African Leadership University. Nominated Senator Hamida Kibwana also attended the ceremony to graduate with a Master of Arts degree.
The Nairobi senator has increasingly featured in discussions about the opposition’s leadership and its strategy for challenging President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election.
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