“Where Is Sifuna?” Kenyans React As Ruto, Wanga and Oburu Cut ODM@20 Cake In Mombasa

Inside the colourful ODM@20 celebrations in Mombasa, President William Ruto once again found himself at the centre of Kenya’s political chatter after delivering an early morning message that quickly spread across social media. 

Fresh from an evening dinner with ODM founders, the commander in chief urged the Orange family to stay united and safeguard the legacy of former ODM boss, former Broad-Based Government partner Raila Odinga who recently died in India and was buried like a king despite never holding the presidency.

The President’s remarks came shortly after a viral photo of him standing alongside Governor Gladys Wanga and Oburu Odinga during the symbolic cake cutting, an image that left Kenyans demanding to know why key ODM figures like Edwin Sifuna were missing from the frame. The moment followed a post shared widely online.

Those who attended the Mombasa dinner noted that the President’s speech carried more weight than a simple anniversary message. 

His words appeared directed at ODM’s current pillars—CS Energy Opiyo Wandayi, CS Micro and Medium Enterprises Wycliffe Oparanya, and CS Treasury John Mbadi—reminding them that Raila Odinga’s political spirit must be upheld, especially at a time when subtle internal rifts have begun to show.

Political observers pointed out that the President was tactful but firm. By praising ODM’s two decades of shaping Kenya’s politics, he reintroduced the debate on the importance of ideology-based parties instead of ethnic alliances or short-term political friendships. 

His message also added fresh pressure on leaders like former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, who are closely tracking the country’s shifting political temperatures.

The dinner itself was described as a night of rare political warmth, with familiar figures such as CS Mining Hassan Joho and interior CS Murkomen appearing around the day’s events. 

President Ruto’s presence signalled a mix of respect for ODM’s history and a subtle attempt to shape conversations around Kenya’s political future.

By dawn, Kenyans were dissecting every detail, from the cake cutting lineup to the President’s tone. 

What remained unmistakable was his insistence that Raila Odinga’s legacy must be protected, and that the Orange Democratic Movement must continue standing strong as part of the country’s democratic foundation.