Senior Counsel Ahmednasir Abdullahi has publicly backed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's rapid rise in national politics, highlighting his emergence as a key political figure in Western Kenya.

The lawyer defended Sifuna's growing influence following a major rally in Bungoma, where the senator solidified his support base beyond Luhya communities.

Abdullahi argued that Sifuna filled a long-standing void left by the late Kijana Wamalwa, who was a prominent leader from Western Kenya until his death in 2003.The lawyer emphasized that Sifuna's rise is not about displacing others but occupying a space that had been empty for over two decades.This development signals a shift in political dynamics, with Sifuna positioning himself as a credible national contender.The rally in Bungoma underscored his expanding reach, challenging perceptions of him being solely tied to Nairobi.

Abdullahi's remarks reflect broader discussions about the need for new leadership in Western Kenya, where political representation has been lacking at the national level.