- Senator Edwin Sifuna bought and was also gifted a variety of fruits in Iten, Elgeyo Marakwet, while in transit
- In a video, Sifuna shared groundnuts with a group of young men before giving them money to share
- A section of Kenyans praised him for empowering the women, while others confessed immense love for his political journey
Nancy Odindo, a TUKO.co.ke journalist, has over four years of experience covering Kenyan politics, news, and features in digital and print media.
Nairobi senator Edwin Sifuna has been shown immense love by residents of Iten in Elgeyo Marakwet while in transit.
Source: Facebook
On Sunday, November 23, Sifuna was seen surrounded by women selling fruits such as pawpaws, mangoes, and oranges.
Did Sifuna buy fruits from Iten women?
He exchanged money with the roadside vendors, appearing to buy from them, and was also offered groundnuts.
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He later bought more groundnuts for a group of young men, ate with them, and gave them some cash to share.
From the video he shared, the traders filled his large green sack with fruits.
Taking to his Facebook account, Sifuna expressed joy, noting that the fruits would last him until the end of the year.
“I have passed through Iten… I have been given fruits and groundnuts for the rest of the year,” he wrote.
How did Kenyans praise Edwin Sifuna?
Mbuthia Gichuhi
“When you have to buy from all of them! A great one, senator.”
Dorothy Yegon
“Great job, sir. Those ladies will remember you someday.”
Wilson Msimamokali
“That’s now the real empowerment of young people and women.”
Fridah Korir
“People never forget an act of kindness. You won hearts.”
Gladys Ciku
“Good job, sir. Today, the families will enjoy their meals. Having supported them, you have done unspeakable, thank you, sir.”
Joash Ngetich
“You guy my guy… God bless you, sir. My friends, family, and I love you, man. This country needs you!”
Wuod Jaduong
“Good to see you interacting with citizens. Keep doing this kila mahali omwami, we have our hopes in you hapa mbele.”
John Mwenda
“It’s hard for us Merians to tell a man we love him, truth be told I love you bro. I wish I could meet you and say thanks.”
Governor Sam Kingi
“Anaitwa super senator, my all-time favourite politician after the late Baba Odinga. Roho safi. Edwin Sifuna is a fearless, courageous, and focused politician.”
Source: Facebook
How did Nuru Okanga invest Sudi’s KSh 700k donation?
Elsewhere, political commentator Nuru Okanga shared how a KSh 700,000 donation from Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi transformed his community.
Okanga explained that he used KSh 13,000 to set up a posho mill and invested an undisclosed amount in establishing a poultry farm.
He further revealed that he spent about KSh 130,000 to assist less fortunate students, including clearing arrears for students whose certificates were withheld and paying full school fees for three children from Form One to Form Four.
Additionally, Okanga allocated KSh 50,000 to purchase school uniforms and books for the needy students.
He also noted that he gave approximately KSh 70,000 to pastors who prayed for the success of his business ventures.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
