Trans Nzoia to host Linda Mwananchi rally ahead of Sifuna’s homecoming By Roy Ouma July 06, 2026 11:58 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya announced on Su …
Trans Nzoia to host Linda Mwananchi rally ahead of Sifuna’s homecoming By Roy Ouma July 06, 2026 11:58 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya announced on Su …
… lizeA section of Luhya leaders allied to the Linda Mwananchi movement has endorsed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as the community's presidential flagbearer for the 2027 General Election, following a 10-hour strategy meeting at the residence of Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya …
… I don't see how we can continue under the current conditions." Speaking during celebrations to mark the International Day of Cooperatives in Trans Nzoia County, Governor George Natembeya said the county government has initiated plans to train farmers on alternative crop productio …
… They emphasised that every aspirant deserves a fair shot to prove themselves who can best challenge Governor George Natembeya in next year’s election. …
Audio By VocalizeFord Kenya leaders have declared former Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha as Kenya Kwanza preferred candidate to face Trans-Nzoia governor George Natembeya in 2027 polls. …
… Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has already raised alarm over foreigners being issued IDs along the Kenya–Uganda border with the election in mind. …
… Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya turned up the heat further, warning that an opposition government would move swiftly to recover stolen public funds. …
… olve grassroots engagements, voter education forums, and consultative meetings with opinion leaders, youth groups, women leaders, and professionals in an effort to build a formidable political movement around Sifuna.Prof Ngome further praised Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya …
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Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna said the Linda Mwananchi opposition movement is being powered by ordinary Kenyans, after residents across Western Kenya donated money and gifts during recent coalition rallies in Kimilili, Chwele and Bungoma town.
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya declared at a Linda Mwananchi rally in Western Kenya that the region will end political fragmentation and speak with one voice to seek leadership representation ahead of the 2027 General Election, moving beyond what he described as years of "begging" for government inclusion.
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