Nasra Yusuff: I thought politics would be boring without Raila, but Sifuna is cooking
By Paulette Mboga, February 21, 2026Comedian Nasra Yusuff has said he thought politics would feel boring after the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
She said on Saturday, February 21, 2026, on Instagram, saying, “I thought politics would get boring since Mzee left.”
Her words point to how the loss changed how she felt about politics. She added that things have started to feel active again.
“Bana Sifuna is cooking properly,” Nasra said.
The remark shows her view that the political space now feels lively.
Nasra then said, “I am so back!” The statement shows a return of interest after a period of low energy. Her comments link her feelings about politics to what she sees in public talk.
View on current political mood
Nasra’s comments come after she spoke openly about her feelings over Raila Odinga’s death. Earlier, she said she has not accepted his death and remains in denial. She shared a short message while mourning the late former prime minister.
“Rest in power, Jakom,” Nasra said in her message.
She added, “Ni hawa wamemove on, Mm bado Niko in denial.”
Her words show she feels others have moved on while she has not. She said the loss still weighs on her.
“Mm bado Niko in denial,” Nasra repeated. The line shows how the death continues to affect her.
Nasra’s message reflects the pain many Kenyans continue to feel months after Raila Odinga’s death. She said she is still struggling to come to terms with the loss. Her words show how deeply the death affected those who admired him.
She also said Raila Odinga’s name continues to dominate public talk. His death left a lasting mark across the country. Many people still speak about him with emotion.
Nasra’s recent comments on politics connect to this pain.
When she said, “I thought politics would get boring since Mzee left,” it showed how the loss changed her interest.
Her later words, “I am so back!” suggest a shift as she now follows what is happening.