Musician-turned-businessman KRG The Don has set the political stage alight after boldly declaring that unseating Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna in 2027 will be far easier than many people assume.
In a candid interview with radio host Alex Mwakideu, the flamboyant entertainer dismissed claims that taking on the seasoned ODM politician would be an uphill task. Instead, he insisted that every leader — no matter how powerful — must ultimately go back to voters for approval.
“Hamna tatizo… Hakuna mwanasiasa anajichagua. Awe ni Sifuna au nani, wote hurudi kuomba kura kwa mwananchi,” KRG said, suggesting that no political seat is reserved for anyone.
KRG argued that Kenya’s political landscape has shifted dramatically in recent years, with voters becoming more informed and less willing to support leaders simply because of party loyalty. He claimed that the days when politicians “hung onto party coats” to secure easy wins are long gone.
“Unajua siasa ya sahii iko na mambo mingi… zamani ilikuwa rahisi kwa sababu walikuwa wananing’inia kwa koti,” he said, pointing to what he described as an ‘awakened generation’ of voters who demand proof of development, not empty talk.
The aspiring senator did not hold back in his criticism of leaders who, in his view, have little to show for their time in office. He challenged anyone seeking votes in Nairobi to present tangible achievements, not lofty speeches.
“Siasa ya sahi si kama ile ya zamani ya uongo. Kuja utuonyeshe ile kitu umefanya. If you are a senator, show us how much money umetetea county ya Nairobi ikapata… hiyo ndio tutakupima nayo,” he said.
He also accused some politicians of forgetting that their power comes directly from the people — the same people they must face after every five-year term.
“Miaka mitano ikiisha anarudi kwa wananchi. Sasa akuwe tayari kukutana na bugha kwa ground,” he warned, adding that voters today are far more demanding and harder to impress.
KRG also laid out his priorities should he capture the Senate seat, promising faster delivery of essential services and stronger oversight of county operations.
“My biggest agenda ni services delivered haraka iwezekanavyo… second agenda, oversight of the county government,” he said, presenting himself as a no-nonsense candidate committed to efficiency.
With his trademark confidence and growing political ambitions, KRG The Don has already stirred heated debate online. His supporters say he represents a fresh, bold alternative, while critics insist he is underestimating Sifuna — one of Nairobi’s most vocal and experienced politicians.
Whether KRG’s swagger will translate into votes remains uncertain, but one thing is clear: the battle for Nairobi’s Senate seat in 2027 just became a lot more interesting.
