Also known as: Saboti MP Caleb Amisi
Saboti MP and leader of the People's Renaissance Movement, positioning his party as opposition to President Ruto ahead of 2027 elections.
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… to be working to ensure one of them is appointed to the position.A source at the board confided in The Standard that the directors have settled on Bernard Wambwa to take over as chairperson. Wambwa, an ally of President William Ruto, lost the bid to unseat Saboti MP Caleb Amisi …
Intense lobbying for Kenya Seed Company chair post kicks offThe Standard
… ames Orengo blamed the country’s top leadership for Kenya’s challenges and called for the removal of President William Ruto, saying citizens should not wait until next year’s election.Among those present at the rally were Sifuna, Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, Saboti MP Caleb Amisi …
We will not be cowed: Linda Mwananchi storms Vihiga with show of forceKalonzo Musyoka and other opposition leaders have accused the government of lacking a solid strategy to prevent Ebola from entering Kenya, and called on development partners including the United States to ensure funds provided are properly utilised. The leaders also criticised President William Ruto for failing to address climate change.
17 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Kalonzo Musyoka and other opposition leaders have accused the government of lacking a solid strategy to prevent Ebola from entering Kenya, and called on development partners including the United States to ensure funds provided are properly utilised. The leaders also criticised President William Ruto for failing to address climate change.
17 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino's political party has officially changed its name from Muungano Party to The Mwananchi Party, following approval from the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties effective September 10, 2026. Saboti MP Caleb Amisi, who leads the People's Renaissance Movement, welcomed the development as strengthening Kenya's multiparty democracy.
30 September 2026 · Capital News →
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino's political party has officially changed its name from Muungano Party to The Mwananchi Party following approval from the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties, effective September 10, 2026. The Saboti MP Caleb Amisi welcomed the change as a step towards political renewal and multiparty democracy in Kenya.
30 September 2026 · Capital News →
Saboti MP and People's Renaissance Movement leader Caleb Amisi has dismissed claims that his political activities are being financed by powerful individuals, saying he has personally funded his political journey. The remarks came after Kakamega Senator Bonny Khalwale questioned the resources behind Amisi's visible political mobilisation, including his reported use of helicopters.
28 September 2026 · The Standard →
Saboti MP Caleb Amisi, leader of the People's Renaissance Movement Party, has urged former President Uhuru Kenyatta to stay out of active politics and instead provide financial support to opposition leaders. Amisi also invited Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna to join his party ahead of the 2027 General Election, and announced his decision to work with former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i.
25 September 2026 · Capital News →
Saboti MP Caleb Amisi claims the National Intelligence Service has infiltrated the Linda Mwananchi opposition movement to create divisions ahead of the 2027 election, attributing tensions within the group to the entry of older politicians including Siaya Governor James Orengo, Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya, and Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi.
20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Opposition leaders in the Linda Mwananchi movement have dismissed reports of rising tensions within the outfit, with Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi accusing President William Ruto of fuelling divisions ahead of the 2027 General Election.
19 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Senator Richard Onyonka has acknowledged cracks in the Linda Mwananchi movement, stating that members hold different political views and are affiliated with different political parties. He said older members are mentoring younger politicians to maintain unity as the group strategises for the 2027 General Election.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A coalition of opposition groups led by former Chief Justice David Maraga is calling for the scrapping of the national tallying centre ahead of the 2027 General Election, arguing that presidential results declared at constituency level should be final and not re-tallied at a central venue like Bomas of Kenya.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has stated he will not surrender his own political party for a single united Linda Mwananchi outfit, despite supporting Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's presidential bid. The dispute over which party should carry the opposition movement into the 2027 elections has exposed tensions within the alliance, which has publicly projected a unified image.
15 September 2026 · Capital News →
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has dismissed reports of a fallout with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, affirming full support for Sifuna's 2027 presidential ambitions under the Linda Mwananchi movement. Owino traced their relationship to a period of ODM tensions when Sifuna, then party Secretary General, faced possible disciplinary action.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Saboti MP Caleb Amisi has called on opposition leaders, including Wiper's Kalonzo Musyoka, to unite behind Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna for the 2027 presidential race, arguing that the election will be decided by youth tired of President Ruto's administration and that older politicians should mentor rather than compete.
12 September 2026 · The Standard →
Jubilee Deputy Party Leader Fred Matiang'i rejected claims that retired President Uhuru Kenyatta is sponsoring the opposition, stating that pressure for political change is driven by ordinary Kenyans and not by any individual or political sponsor. Matiang'i urged President William Ruto to focus on delivering on his promises rather than seeking political scapegoats.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Saboti MP Caleb Amisi claims he founded Linda Mwananchi and had the blessing of late ODM leader Raila Odinga to form parallel political outfits including Kenya Moja. Amisi has since left Linda Mwananchi to launch his own People Renaissance Movement party, which he launched in August 2026.
6 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
United Opposition principals, led by Rigathi Gachagua and Justin Muturi, are calling for selflessness among themselves when deciding on a flagbearer to face President William Ruto in the 2027 general election. Gachagua has expressed willingness to shelve his presidential ambitions if another candidate would be a sure bet to defeat Ruto.
6 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Saboti MP Caleb Amisi has demanded government answers over an alleged Ksh.1.89 billion cyber-security maintenance scandal, claiming he has reliable intelligence suggesting a plot to inflate figures for corrupt purposes. He linked the allegation to July's incident when the State House website was hacked and hackers demanded a Bitcoin ransom equivalent to approximately Ksh.41 million.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Saboti MP Caleb Amisi has launched the People's Renaissance Movement (PM), a new political outfit positioning itself as a potential player in the 2027 General Election amid talks on alliances among opposition parties. Amisi said the party would champion economic liberation, justice and national renewal while mobilising Kenyans around an economic agenda.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
Opposition leaders have invited the Linda Mwananchi movement to join the newly launched People's Renaissance Movement (PM) party or the United Alternative Government, citing registration frustrations with the Registrar of Political Parties. The PM party, led by Saboti lawmaker Caleb Amisi, was launched by opposition leaders seeking a united front against President William Ruto's administration.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Saboti MP Caleb Amisi is launching the People's Renaissance Movement (PM) party on Tuesday, positioning it as a vehicle to move Gen Z-led street activism into electoral politics. The party, which draws its agenda from Kenya's Big Five animals as metaphors, will have presidential aspirant Reuben Kigame as a nominee.
9 August 2026 · The Standard →
Saboti MP Caleb Amisi has cautioned opposition leaders against fielding "legacy politicians" to challenge President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election, arguing Kenyans demand economic change rather than familiar political names. Amisi said the current moment is defined by the need for economic recovery, lower cost of living, anti-corruption efforts, and debt reduction.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
Cherangany MP Patrick Simiyu has joined the Linda Mwananchi movement and endorsed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna for the presidency during a rally in Kitale on Friday. The DAP-K lawmaker, previously aligned to the broad-based government, said the movement enjoys massive support across the country.
26 July 2026 · The Standard →
A Standard opinion piece argues that Pauline Njoroge's resignation from Uhuru Kenyatta's Jubilee Party to align with Senator Edwin Sifuna is a "reckless gamble" that may damage her political prospects, warning that if her move fails to deliver results by 2027, she may not recover.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
Leaders and clergy in Ol-Kalou Constituency, Nyandarua County, have called for peace ahead of Sunday's by-election, following violence when a DCP truck was attacked during campaign activities. Political actors and supporters have been urged to embrace calm and tolerance to ensure a free, fair, and peaceful election.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Three people were injured and two vehicles extensively damaged when supporters of rival political camps clashed while campaigning for the upcoming Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election. Transport along the Gilgil–Ol Kalou road was halted on Saturday after police fired in the air to disperse groups that had barricaded the highway.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has intensified criticism of DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua, calling him an "irredeemable tyrant, tribal, egocentric, bigoted ingrate" following tensions over the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election. Kuria's remarks came after Gachagua told Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata to stay away from the DCP campaign unless he planned to campaign for another party.
10 July 2026 · Capital News →
Three MPs—Caroli Omondi, Wilberforce Oundo, and Caleb Amisi—have pledged support for former Chief Justice David Maraga's presidential candidacy under the United Green Movement, citing his integrity, constitutionalism, and approach to governance at a youth congress held at Ufungamano House.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that President William Ruto's political future is uncertain ahead of the 2027 general election, with his reelection prospects challenged by public discontent over the cost of living, food prices, taxes, debt, and unemployment, despite government confidence in his prospects.
19 May 2026 · The Standard →
Saboti MP Caleb Amisi, a principal in the Linda Mwananchi movement, has declared there will be no negotiations with the United Opposition coalition on a merger unless Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna is picked as the opposition presidential flag bearer. Amisi argued that young people have lost confidence in traditional political leadership and can only be motivated to participate if a member of their generation contests for the presidency.
16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Saboti MP Caleb Amisi has claimed that President William Ruto is plotting to dismantle the ODM from within to prevent the party from appearing on the 2027 ballot, and alleged that senior ODM figures critical of the broad-based government are being systematically pushed out of the party.
9 May 2026 · The Standard →
Saboti MP Caleb Amisi has rejected allegations linking former President Uhuru Kenyatta to funding the opposition or the Linda Mwananchi movement, calling the claims baseless and politically motivated. Amisi stated he founded Linda Mwananchi and urged President Ruto's allies to stop attacking Kenyatta and focus instead on addressing national concerns.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →