Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has said that Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna will use the United Democratic Party (UDP) as his vehicle to run for the presidency, according to the-star.co.ke. Natembeya made the claim ahead of the party's planned launch in October, the outlet reported.
The Star's headline states that Sifuna will vie for the top seat through UDP. Kenyans.co.ke also reported that Natembeya revealed the party Sifuna is linked to before the October launch, while The Kenya Times published a profile of UDP, describing it as the party tied to Sifuna's 2027 presidential bid.
In a related report, Citizen Digital carried Natembeya's remarks that Luhyas are not interested in the position of Ruto's number two. Tuko News, meanwhile, reported that Amisi spoke of "not easy" party registration challenges involving the Prime Minister's party, in the context of Sifuna's own political battles.
The reports, published on Thursday, September 24, 2026, center on Natembeya's public statements rather than any announcement from Sifuna himself. No confirmation from Sifuna or UDP officials is included in the material available.
What to watch next: whether Sifuna or UDP formally confirms the presidential bid and the party's October launch proceeds as reported.
