Sifuna Reveals How His Government Would Spend Its First 100 Days in Office

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has outlined what he says would be the key priorities of his administration during its first 100 days in office if he is elected president, placing cuts to government spending and tax relief for Kenyans at the centre of his agenda.

Speaking during an interview on Citizen TV on Tuesday, July 28, the Nairobi senator and leader of the Linda Mwananchi movement said reducing public expenditure would be the first step his government would take upon assuming office.

According to Sifuna, eliminating wasteful spending across government institutions is an immediate measure that would not require additional funding to implement.

“The first thing we will do is to cut public spending. Public expenditure and wastage in government. That one does not require anything to finance,” Sifuna stated.

The senator said his administration would prioritise trimming unnecessary government expenditure instead of launching expensive programmes that would place additional pressure on public finances.

Another key pledge in his proposed first 100-day programme is easing the tax burden on ordinary Kenyans.

Sifuna said his government would seek to provide tax relief, particularly for salaried public servants, adding that such measures could be introduced through a supplementary budget shortly after taking office.

“Number two, we want to reduce the burden to ordinary Kenyans, especially on taxation. We have proposed that if we will bepossible for us to give relief to salaried public, we will be able to do it within 100 days, even if it is through the supplementary budget,” he added.

Beyond economic reforms, Sifuna said restoring democratic freedoms would also rank among his administration’s immediate priorities.

He argued that Kenyans should be free to express their views without fear, particularly on social media, saying the country should not tolerate situations where online expression results in deadly consequences.

“We would like to also return the country into a democratic state. You cannot have someone tweeting and getting killed,” he said.

Although Sifuna declined to confirm whether he intends to contest the presidency in the 2027 General Election, his latest remarks are expected to intensify speculation over his political ambitions.

The senator has recently drawn growing attention following a series of public rallies across the country, with some political leaders and sections of young people urging him to challenge President William Ruto in the next election.

However, during the interview, Sifuna maintained that he has not settled on the position he will seek in 2027, saying he is still weighing whether to run for president, accept a running mate role or seek re-election as Nairobi senator.

He also indicated that he is prepared to work with a broad coalition of leaders, including former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, provided they share a commitment to upholding the rule of law and unseating President Ruto in the next general election.

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