Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has insisted that tear gas will not stop his political rallies, warning disruptors to try other methods, including bees.
Speaking at a local radio station on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, he said the meetings will continue despite any attempts to halt them.
This comes after chaos briefly erupted on Saturday, February 21, 2026, as tear gas was lobbed into a crowd of supporters during a Linda Mwananchi rally led by the senator.
“Ile kitu nataka niambie wale watu wanaharibu mkutano na teargas. Haitawezekana sasa, kusimamisha mkutano na teargas. Tunawaambia wajaribu nyuki ama…sijui nini ingine wanaweza jaribu because saa hizi hatuhepi, unaona? Hiyo tear gas ukileta, tunazima na mkutano inaendelea,” Sifuna said.
He was asked if he is still encouraging people to attend rallies. Sifuna confirmed that he is, noting that the gatherings have grown larger and participants feel a sense of security in numbers. He explained that the size of the crowd makes it difficult for any disruptor to succeed.
“Unaskia poa because unafeel ni kama sasa you are protected, mmekua wengi, kuna safety in numbers, sindio? So ukiskia watu wamekua wengi unajua hata wakigonga mtu mmoja, wengine watabaki waendelee kufanya kazi. I feel safe,” Sifuna says.
“I feel the love,” he added on how he felt about the ‘Sisi ndio Sifuna’ phrase.
On the current state of politics in Kenya, Sifuna said he believes it is deteriorating. He pointed to challenges in governance and societal issues, suggesting that the political environment continues to face difficulties that affect ordinary citizens.
“I think I would say inaendelea kuharibika, shida ni kwamba, unajua uki…” he said, emphasising the ongoing struggles within the system.
Sifuna’s insistence on continuing rallies despite disruptions shows a strategy to maintain public momentum. His statements highlight both his defiance against interference and his connection with supporters who attend his events.
With the political climate described as challenging, Sifuna is focusing on building a strong, resilient base to support his campaigns moving forward.
