Also known as: Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna · Edwin Watenya Sifuna · ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna · Senator Edwin Sifuna · Orange Democratic Movement Secretary General Edwin Sifuna · ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna · Senator Edwin Watenya Sifuna · Hon. Edwin Watenya Sifuna · Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna-led team · the Nairobi senator · E. Sifuna · Mr Sifuna · H.E Edwin Sifuna · Mr Edwin Sifuna · Sifuna team
Nairobi Senator leading Linda Mwananchi political movement ahead of 2027 presidential race, polling at 19.1%.
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… Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya have separately said much the same thing: that recruitment letters are handed to MPs at State House, who then distribute, or sell them to supporters back home. …
Wetangula's exposé reveals how State House has politicized teacher employmentCitizen Digital
Atwoli to Uhuru: You failed to make Raila president, you will not make Sifuna one By Dismas Nabiswa August 25, 2026 10:09 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Former President Uhuru Kenyatta and Central Organiza …
Atwoli to Uhuru: You failed to make Raila president, you will not make Sifuna oneThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeNairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna’s presidential ambition has done something few political projects in Luhyialand have scored in recent years: The wannabe has unsettled the established order. …
Luhyaland and presidency: Will Sifuna fulfill Masinde's prophesy?Citizen Digital
… Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, who attended the retreat, dismissed concerns over the group's ability to secure a political vehicle, saying the movement's strength lies in its supporters. …
United Opposition pledges to back single candidate to challenge Ruto in 2027Capital News
… The dispute places the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties at the centre of a growing contest over the “LINDA” political brand, with the movement associated with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna seeking to secure the name as it prepares to formalise its political structures …
Battle over ‘Linda Mwananchi’ name moves to political parties tribunalCapital News
… The declaration captures the political gamble behind his emerging campaign to challenge Kalonzo’s long-standing dominance in Ukambani — and raises a broader question: can Muli pull a Sifuna-Nyoro in Ukambani by turning a new political vehicle, generational messaging and regional …
Can Muli pull a Sifuna-Nyoro in Ukambani? The political gamble ahead of 2027Citizen Digital
‘Linda Mwananchi movement’ name row heads to political parties tribunal By Dzuya Walter August 24, 2026 05:17 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Pauline Njoroge with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna (L), and Embak …
‘Linda Mwananchi movement’ name row heads to political parties tribunalThe Standard
… By prevaricating, Ndindi depleted his initial political capital while watching Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna harvest youthful public support by championing what worried people. …
Ndindi's new political gamble and how he shot himself in the footThe Standard
The political battle for control of Western Kenya intensified with President William Ruto’s allies turning their guns on Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and vowing to stop his growing influence in the region ahead of the 2027 General Election. …
Broad-based allies attack Uhuru over alleged Sifuna funding to fracture Western voteCitizen Digital
… If they say they want Kalonzo, Ruto, Matiang’i or Sifuna, whoever they decide, it is up to them,” he said. …
Uhuru rejects ‘sponsor’ tag, urges politicians to let Kenyans choose leadersThree weeks after a coordinated attack in Homa Bay killed four people on August 16, 2026, the Linda Mwanachi movement faces threats ahead of a planned rally in Nairobi on Sunday at Jacaranda grounds in Embakasi. Embakasi East MP Babu Owino and Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka have warned of threats to the Senator Edwin Sifuna-led group, with critics on social media pledging to prevent the rally.
13 hours ago · The Standard →
Three weeks after a coordinated attack in Homa Bay killed four people on August 16, 2026, the Linda Mwanachi movement faces threats ahead of a planned rally in Nairobi on Sunday at Jacaranda grounds in Embakasi. Embakasi East MP Babu Owino and Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka have warned of threats to the Senator Edwin Sifuna-led group, with critics on social media pledging to prevent the rally.
13 hours ago · The Standard →
The United Opposition has intensified behind-the-scenes consultations seeking a formula to unseat President William Ruto, with opposition leaders including Edwin Sifuna and Kalonzo Musyoka holding meetings to coordinate strategy.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →
US-based AI company Anthropic found that a pro-government operator in Kenya used Claude AI to generate and post fake social media content designed to appear as spontaneous grassroots commentary ahead of the 2027 General Election, including posts praising Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi for halting a Kenya Power electricity tariff hike and posts targeting opposition figures.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition has decided to rebrand into a more inclusive opposition coalition and approved applications from political parties seeking to join, according to Azimio Secretary General Caroli Omondi. The move aims to strengthen the coalition's position ahead of the 2027 General Election.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka claims President Ruto's directive against foreigners in small businesses is politically motivated, alleging the government turned against Burundian nationals after discovering some supported the opposition rather than registering as Ruto voters.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka held talks on forging a united opposition ahead of the 2027 General Election, agreeing that opposition leaders must work together to mount a credible challenge to President William Ruto and restore what they described as Kenya's constitutional democracy.
10 September 2026 · Capital News →
Senate Speaker Amason Kingi suspended Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah from the House for three sitting days after he refused to withdraw remarks in which he called President William Ruto's roadside declarations "yapping," a term declared unparliamentary. Omtatah defied the Speaker's order to withdraw, instead attempting to justify the remark as a personal observation, leading to his removal from the chamber.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Edwin Sifuna-led Linda Mwananchi political outfit has received threats of violence at their rallies scheduled for Nairobi this weekend. The brigade includes Embakasi East MP Babu Owino and former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal has upheld the removal of Edwin Sifuna as Secretary-General of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), dismissing his third attempt to challenge his ouster. The Tribunal ruled that ODM's National Executive Committee had the authority to establish a panel to hear the disciplinary case against Sifuna and that he was accorded a fair hearing.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
Former UNCTAD Secretary-General Dr Mukhisa Kituyi left the opposition coalition and joined the Edwin Sifuna-led Linda Mwananchi movement, citing disagreements over the coalition's organization and its failure to develop a shared political agenda. Kituyi, who had been designated spokesperson and head of the United Opposition secretariat, said his efforts to establish a joint secretariat collapsed after constituent parties chose to continue operating from their individual party headquarters.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mukhisa Kituyi, a former Trade Minister and UNCTAD Secretary-General, has joined Edwin Sifuna's Linda Mwananchi political outfit as part of opposition realignment efforts ahead of the 2027 General Election. Kituyi, who was recently appointed spokesperson for the United Opposition, brings experience in national and international affairs to the movement.
9 September 2026 · Capital News →
COTU Secretary-General Francis Atwoli has called for constitutional amendments to return management of health and land from county governments to the national government, arguing that devolution has exposed these sectors to persistent management challenges and that many counties lack the financial and administrative capacity to effectively manage them.
8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Bobea Report poll conducted in late August to early September found President William Ruto would lead hypothetical elections today with 35.2 per cent, ahead of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna at 19.1 per cent and former Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i at 14 per cent, with 17.7 per cent undecided.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna responded to President Ruto's criticism of the opposition's 2027 election plan, stating the opposition aims to restore meritocracy and remove Ruto from power. Sifuna cited government spending of Sh12 billion on State House hospitality while the country lacks resources for teacher capitation, and promised austerity measures if the opposition takes power.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, leader of the Democracy for Citizens Party, has dismissed criticism of Linda Mwananchi's Edwin Sifuna and said he is willing to serve as Sifuna's running mate or vice versa as they work toward defeating President William Ruto in next year's election.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
Details have emerged of how the August 16 attack on Linda Mwananchi's convoy in Homa Bay, which killed four and injured scores with vehicles torched, was deliberately planned and executed by leaders, marking an abuse of constitutionalism and democracy.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece warns of worrying trends as Kenya's political class displays ethical deficiencies and gross irresponsibility, violating constitutional provisions on national values and the Bill of Rights through inciting violence and foul language. The article criticises the Ruto administration for wasteful public expenditure, institutional collapse in health and education services, and weakening public trust.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
Former Starehe MP Bishop Margaret Wanjiru, KMMP leader, announced her candidacy for Nairobi governor, pledging to restore order and dignity in the city. She joins a race that includes incumbent Johnson Sakaja, Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, and Embakasi North MP James Gakuya, and said KMMP is part of the United Alternative Government opposition coalition.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
A supremacy battle between Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa and Cooperative Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya is escalating and threatening to weaken the broad-based government in Western Kenya. The rivalry, combined with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's rising influence in the region, has complicated President William Ruto's political position in the voter-rich Western region.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua said he would run as Edwin Sifuna's running mate if the Nairobi senator has the strongest numbers to beat President Ruto in 2027, and suggested opposition leaders should prioritise electoral mathematics over personal ambitions when forming their ticket.
6 September 2026 · Capital News →
Bishop Margaret Wanjiru, who leads the Kenya Moja party, has declared alignment with the opposition and invited Senator Edwin Sifuna and other political leaders to cooperate. Wanjiru, the former Starehe MP, announced her bid for Nairobi Governor on the K1 ticket during a Sunday service.
6 September 2026 · Capital News →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has backed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's presidential ambitions for 2027, saying age should not prevent young leaders from seeking the top seat and describing Sifuna as one of the serious contenders. Gachagua said he has no problem either deputising Sifuna or Sifuna deputising him, and pushed back against COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli's suggestion that the 44-year-old Sifuna is too young to run.
6 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino announced plans to launch a new political party under Linda Mwananchi to challenge ODM dominance in Nyanza and other regions ahead of the 2027 General Election. Owino claimed the new party will be democratic with free and fair nominations, and criticized ODM for abandoning democratic ideals championed by former PM Raila Odinga.
6 September 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua said he would be willing to become Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's running mate in 2027 if political calculations show Sifuna is the opposition candidate most capable of defeating President William Ruto. Gachagua argued the opposition should prioritize defeating Ruto by selecting the candidate with strongest nationwide support, regardless of seniority or personal ambition.
6 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has criticised President William Ruto's decision to order the closure of Tata Chemicals Magadi, calling it illegal and warning it could scare away investors and hurt the economy.
5 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Ruto has criticized the Linda Mwananchi political movement, whose leaders include Senator Edwin Sifuna, for opposing his order for Tata Chemicals Magadi to leave Kenya. Speaking at a rally in Magadi, Ruto argued that the law cannot be invoked to protect contracts that exploit Kenyans and accused the movement's leaders of lacking clarity on resource exploitation issues.
5 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli told Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna that his time to seek the presidency has not yet arrived, saying he is not adequately prepared for a national campaign and should focus on building his political team first.
5 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto defended the government's decision to end Tata Chemicals Magadi's arrangement at Lake Magadi, calling the 100-year contract "exploitative" and saying Kenya must stop exporting raw materials without creating local jobs and industries. He said the government would open the resource to multiple investors on condition they establish processing and manufacturing facilities in Kenya.
5 September 2026 · Capital News →