Edwin Sifuna Explains Why He Missed State Of The Nation Address By Ruto

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Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary-General and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna was noticeably absent during President William Ruto’s joint parliamentary group address, an event in which the Head of State outlined his administration’s achievements and his agenda for the remaining two years of his term.

The address, held in Nairobi and attended by legislators from both Houses, was billed as a key moment for the Kenya Kwanza administration to rally political support ahead of the 2027 General Election.

However, Sifuna, a central figure in the opposition, chose to skip the session altogether. Speaking later in Kisii during the Kenya Moja function, the senator stated bluntly that his absence was intentional and based on principle. According to Sifuna, he could not bring himself to sit through what he termed as “a string of lies” from the President.

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“I missed the joint parliamentary address because I hate lies,” Sifuna told the gathering. “There is no way I was going to sit there without interjecting when the President lies to the country.”

He further argued that attending the session would have forced him into a confrontation, something he felt would undermine the decorum expected in such a national event.

The ODM Secretary-General went on to criticize legislators who attended the address, accusing them of celebrating what he described as misleading statements from the Head of State.

He claimed that Parliament had effectively offered the President a convenient platform to launch his political re-election manifesto under the guise of a national address.

Sifuna’s remarks have ignited fresh political debate, with government allies dismissing his claims as baseless theatrics, while opposition supporters lauded him for what they called “consistency and courage” in challenging the administration.