Kenya: Ruto Steps Up Attacks On Sifuna, Dismisses TEP As 'Empty Party'

Kenya: Ruto Steps Up Attacks On Sifuna, Dismisses TEP As 'Empty Party'

Nairobi -- President William Ruto has intensified his criticism of the opposition, mocking Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's political party as empty and questioning its ability to offer Kenyans an alternative leadership.

Ruto Steps Up Attacks on Sifuna, Dismisses TEP as ‘Empty Party’

"Mr Empty went and launched a party called The Empty Party. From there, he went straight to a bar. The last time we saw him, he was with Kofi Olomide, and the table was full of that hard liquor with those double names… I don’t know what… Jack something, John Natembeya… I don’t know who…"

Sifuna Takes Aim at Ruto Over KSh567,000 in Monthly Deductions

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has intensified his criticism of President William Ruto’s administration, questioning how the government handles money collected from Kenyans through taxes and statutory deductions. Sifuna cited his own monthly deductions, claiming he pays KSh24,000 towards the housing levy, KSh43,000 to the Social Health Authority (SHA) and KSh500,000 in Pay As You Earn […] The post Sifuna Takes Aim at Ruto Over KSh567,000 in Monthl…

Fireworks as SIFUNA tells off RUTO over Housing Levy criticism, vows to scrap it if Opposition wins in 2027 – “The Housing Levy will go with RUTO”

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 - Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has hit back at President William Ruto following the Head of State's sharp criticism of his opposition to the Affordable Housing Programme. In a strongly worded statement on Wednesday, October 14, Sifuna accused the government of overburdening workers through multiple deductions, arguing that the debate should not be limited to the Ksh24,000 he contributes monthly to the Housing Levy. Th…

Edwin Sifuna declares war on housing levy and SHA ahead of 2027 polls, reveals he pays KSh 67k monthly

Senator Edwin Sifuna said he pays KSh 24,000 monthly in housing levy, KSh 43,000 for SHA, and KSh 500,000 in PAYE and vowed to scrap the levy if elected in 2027.

Sifuna Counters Ruto, Vows To Scrap Payslip Deductions If Elected President

The Kenya Times ~ Trending, Breaking News and Videos Sifuna Counters Ruto, Vows to Scrap Payslip Deductions If Elected President Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has vowed to scrap key government deductions if President William Ruto leaves office after the next General Election. In a statement on October 14, Sifuna questioned the KSh24,000 housing levy he cited and the KSh43,000 in monthly payments linked to the Social Health Authority (SHA). “Is he…