Ruto's Team Gives Way Forward After Raila issued Ultimatum on Bipartisan Talks
Khalwale, one of Ruto's team has expressed that a solution will be found between the teams ahead of the lapse of the seven-day timeframe. According to the framework - talks are set to be dissolved if disagreement is not found in 5 days. He cited other instances when they were able to address the matter noting that Azimio only had to consider their demand to move on.

Fireworks as Senator Sifuna Deconstruct UDA's Khalwale Leaving him Just Nodding his Head Live on TV
Today Nairobi Senator Hon Edwin Sifuna went ahead in with Kakamega Senator Dr Boni Khalwale in a heated interview at Citizen TV. The two vocal legislators were arguing over the tax proposals that are being fronted by the Kenya Kwanza regime which most Kenyans have opposed and termed them as punitive and unattainable.

Ruto Warned, Told What Hustlers Are Saying
Low earning Kenyans are totally against President William Ruto's new tax policies, Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has told the Head of State. The lawmaker has warned Ruto against bringing in new taxes, telling him that Kenyans are complaining that they are making life impossible for them.

Just In: Ruto And His Allies In Trouble As Sifuna Reveals Why Some Kenyans Live In Slums.
President William Ruto and his allies in government have found themselves in trouble after renowned Nairobi County Senator Edwin Sifuna has come out to reveal why some Kenyans live in slums. His point of argument has actually dismantled the core claim Ruto's camp was using to impose a housing levy on working Kenyans.

Senator Sifuna Publicly Appreciate Kalonzo Muzyoka For Doing This For Him
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has appreciated Wiper party leader Kalonzo Muzyoka for doing number of things which makes him to be a real hero. Sifuna is also the general secretary of Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party. In his speech, Sifuna remembered his past with wiper leader Kalonzo in 2017 upwards where the two had some issues for disagreement.

Ruto's Team Gives Way Forward After Raila issued Ultimatum on Bipartisan Talks.
Khalwale, a member of Ruto's staff, has stated that a resolution will be reached before the seven-day deadline expires. According to the framework, negotiations will be terminated if no agreement is reached within 5 days. He cited instances in which they were able to resolve the issue, noting that all Azimio had to do was evaluate their request to move on.

"He Has Made It His Style To Tell Open Lies" Sifuna Fires At Khalwale Publicly Over This
Senator Edwin Sifuna has forced his colleague honorable Boni Khalwale to keep calm after he has exposed an alleged lie that he has made to the people of Kenya. He found out that Khalwale had narrated that Azimio bipartisan team had stalled and stormed out of discussions something he dismisses describing the move as open lies.

Ezekiel Machogu’s Advice To Teachers On Housing Levy
Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu has announced that teachers will be the primary beneficiaries of the housing initiative. He made this declaration while attending the laying of the foundation stone for the Science Complex building at Nairobi School. Machogu emphasized that many teachers currently reside in poorly constructed houses and encouraged them to take advantage of the program, considering that the government will also contribute to it.

Senator Okenyuri Alleges Reason Why Politicians Are Against Ruto's 3% Housing Tax
The 3% Housing tax proposal made by Ruto government has sparked national debate with a section of leaders supporting the motion saying the Bill seeks to insure government employees with proper houses in their sunset years. Those opposing the bill have cited over taxation and opaqueness of the motion as the reason why the tax should be discarded away or made volitional to Kenyans.In an interview today, senator Esther Okenyuri argued that MPs who are rallying against the bill are worried that supporters lacking proper housing will have their problem solved by the tax a thing that will make them lose fanbase and support during maandamano.

Nairobi Senator Sifuna Sends Message To Ruto
Nairobi county senator Edwin Sifuna has sent a message to president William Ruto asking him to listen what hustlers are saying. Sifuna asked president William Ruto to ignore his calls. "Ruto you can ignore me as Sifuna but listen to hustler nation they are crying." Sifuna said.

Khalwale Claims that Sifuna and Olekina Are the People Standing in The Way of the Bipartisan Talks
On Thursday morning, Khalwale informed Citizen Television that although the Kenya Kwanza team is totally dedicated to the negotiations, there are difficulties since the Azimio La Umoja teams have not been collaborating. "Olekina and Senator Edwin Sifuna are the biggest issues in the meeting; they have never taken part in discussions like these.

Stop Singing Hossana In The State House, Listen To Kenyans, Senator Sifuna To Khalwale On Taxation
Nairobi Senator Hon. Edwin Sifuna has asked the government always to involve key economic stakeholders before implementing any new tax scheme. Speaking on Citizen Tv's Day Break while debating on the 3% tax deduction proposal alongside his counterpart from Kakamega county Dr. Boni Khalwale, the vocal senator opined that there is need for the government to listen to the voice of the majority before the financial bill is actualised.

" Sifuna, Olekina Are The Major Problems in Bipartisan Talks" Khalwale Explains
The Kakamega Senator Khalwale has accused Sifuna and Olekina as being the biggest stumbling block in the bipartisan talks because of high handedness. Khalwale is clear that the two are against any compromise and they are opposed to anything from Kenya Kwanza side. Here is a link: https://twitter.com/CapitalFMKenya/status/1661697257111187457?t=yN1ymU2e6Jf14glCsGsujA&s=19

Reactions After UDA Senator Khalwale Call On The Gov't To Make Housing Fund Voluntary, Alleges These
President William Samoei Ruto's move to have his Finance Bill passed in the National Assembly today hits another hurdle after his close Senator Hon. Bonny Khalwale issued new demands. Speaking during the morning interview, Kakamega Senator differed with President William Samoei Ruto's Finance Bill of 2023.

Khalwale Spills The Beans As He Reveals Two Azimio Senators Who are a 'Problem' to Bi-Partisan Talks
Senators Ledama Olekina of Narok and Edwin Sifuna of Nairobi were been accused of 'impeding' the bipartisan negotiations by Senate Majority Whip Boni Khalwale. The bipartisan Azimio delegation, which includes the two senators, was selected to conduct talks with the Kenya Kwanza side. The two leaders are allegedly causing a roadblock in the ongoing negotiations, according to Khalwale.

Two Azimio Senators Accused Of Being Problematic In Bipartisan Talks
A disagreement has emerged between Senate Assembly Majority Whip Boni Khalwale and Senators Ledama Olekina and Edwin Sifuna regarding their roles in the bi-partisan talks. Khalwale has accused Olekina and Sifuna, who are both members of the Azimio bi-partisan team responsible for negotiating with the Kenya Kwanza side, of hindering the progress of the ongoing negotiations.

Khalwale Names Azimio Senators Slackening Bi-partisan Talks
Majority Whip leader in Senate Boni Khalwale has called out two Azimio One Kenya Coalition senators for slackening the bi-partisan talks. Following the post-poll tiff involving opposition and government, Ruto implored with Odinga to call off street protests to give negotiation a chance. The two warring sides choose a seven member bench of delegates and the team has since tabled issues to be deliberated about and guidelines.

Kenya Kwanza's Surprise Move, Aim to Resume Bipartisan Talks with Azimio Team
During a press briefing in Nairobi on May 25, George Murugara, co-chair of the bipartisan Kenya Kwanza team, announced their readiness to resume talks and invited the Azimio team for a consensus on May 29. Murugara urged Otiende Amollo, the Azimio team co-chair, to lead his team back to the negotiating table and stressed the importance of avoiding excessive demands that could hinder progress.

Boni Khalwale: Olekina and Sifuna are the Biggest Problems in the Bipartisan Talks
Kakamega County Senator Dr Boni Khalwale has revealed that Narok County Senator Ledama Olekina and Nairobi County Senator Edwin Sifuna are the biggest problems in the bipartisan talks. "Kenyans need to know the level of dishonesty that has been going on with the bipartisan talks. Olekina and Sifuna are the biggest problems in the meetings", Senator Boni Khalwale posed.

Sifuna Sends a Stern Message to Ruto Amid Public Outcry Against Tax Hikes
In a recent plea to the state, legislator Sifuna has called upon the Kenyan government to heed the cries of its citizens who vehemently oppose the introduction of additional taxes. While acknowledging that he may be overlooked as an individual, Sifuna emphasized that it is crucial to listen to the "hustler nation" – the common people who are currently suffering.
