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Political movement led by Senator Edwin Sifuna, mobilizing opposition figures ahead of the 2027 General Election.
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The Registrar of Political Parties, John Cox Lorionokou, is facing renewed public scrutiny following a legal row over the registration of the Linda Mwananchi Party. …
Linda party row casts doubt on independence of registrar's officeThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeJames Orengo declares his 2027 presidential bid during a return to Homa Bay. [Courtesy, X/James Orengo] Siaya Governor James Orengo led a team of Linda Mwananchi leaders back to Homa Bay County, where he declared his presidential bid in the 2027 General Election. …
Linda Mwananchi returns to Homa Bay as Orengo declares presidential bidThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeAfter a group of youths in Igembe South warned former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza against setting foot in the region with Linda Mwananchi leader Edwin Sifuna, she has issued an appeal to the police for protection. …
Mwangaza calls on police protection as Sifuna's Meru rallies face violence fearsThe Standard
… Agara tells Mike Kihaki that although the current wave in Linda Mwananchi is pulling many leaders, some have nothing to offer and advises Edwin Sifuna be wary of those boarding his political vehicle. …
Why Edwin Sifuna should pick his friends wiselyCitizen Digital
… On the other hand, Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has also emerged as another figure attracting attention within opposition politics through the Linda Mwananchi Movement. …
Gachagua: Opposition to pick single presidential candidate by April 2027Citizen Digital
… h Sifuna, urges opposition unity to defeat Ruto By Ian Omondi August 26, 2026 04:25 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Embakasi East MP Babu Owino and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna during a past Linda Mwananchi …
Babu Owino rubbishes reports of fallout with Sifuna, urges opposition unity to defeat RutoCitizen Digital
… pute By Seth Olale August 25, 2026 09:48 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize The Political Parties and Disputes Tribunal (PPDT) has allowed the Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna-led Linda Mwananchi …
Sifuna team allowed to reserve 'The Mwananchi Party' amid name registration disputeCitizen Digital
Sifuna dismisses Ruto’s claims Uhuru is funding Linda Mwananchi By Gatete Njoroge August 25, 2026 09:32 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has told off President …
Sifuna dismisses Ruto’s claims Uhuru is funding Linda MwananchiCitizen Digital
'We're fighting for our brand, not a party!' Sifuna says over Linda Mwananchi name registration row By Brian Kimani August 25, 2026 07:09 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Linda Mwananchi's Edwin Sifuna engag …
'We're fighting for our brand, not a party!' Sifuna says over Linda Mwananchi name registration rowCapital News
… Speaking while addressing young aspirants in Nairobi as he rallied support for the Linda Mwananchi movement, Sifuna said Ruto rode to power on the back of the “Hustler” and “Bottom-Up” campaigns but had failed to deliver on some of the promises made to voters. …
Sifuna: Ruto should be jailed over 2022 election broken promisesThe 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 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 →
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 →
Political analyst Abbie Zuena has challenged Kenyans to lead efforts for political change ahead of the 2027 General Election, warning that changing political alliances alone will not deliver better governance. She argues the shift must involve voters and all generations, and questioned whether politicians backing a one-term administration are united on who should lead it.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
National Liberal Party leader Augustus Muli challenged the narrative that Wiper's Kalonzo Musyoka is the opposition's automatic choice for 2027, questioning whether other opposition figures like Gachagua, Matiang'i, Orengo, and Sifuna have agreed to step aside. The disagreement reflects an ongoing dispute between the NLP and Musyoka's camp over Azimio la Umoja leadership changes made in February.
7 September 2026 · Capital News →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Leaders allied to the broad-based government, including Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho and ODM chairperson Gladys Wanga, have rallied Tana River County residents to support the ODM party and re-elect President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election, saying his second term would enable 100 per cent equitable resource distribution. Joho vowed to ensure ODM secures support in the coastal region to strengthen its bargaining power in power-sharing negotiations with UDA after the election.
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 →
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 →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has condemned the abduction and arrest of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich, accusing President Ruto's administration of undermining constitutional freedoms and creating an atmosphere of fear. Sifuna vowed that restoring democracy, media freedom and the rule of law would form the centrepiece of the Linda Mwananchi movement's challenge to President Ruto in the 2027 General Election.
5 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has criticised President William Ruto's approach of ordering companies accused of failing to generate sufficient benefits to leave the country, arguing that such disputes should be resolved through legal channels rather than public orders, which could discourage prospective investors and limit job creation.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Siaya Governor James Orengo has confirmed his entry into the race for Linda Mwananchi's presidential nomination alongside Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, defending internal competition within the coalition and rejecting accusations that his bid undermines Sifuna's ambitions.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
ODM chairperson Gladys Wanga criticized Siaya Governor James Orengo's presidential ambitions, saying his declaration came too late and lacks the long-term planning and political networks needed for a successful campaign ahead of the next General Election. Wanga argued that presidency requires extensive preparation and noted that late ODM leader Raila Odinga's unsuccessful contests demonstrated the importance of political circumstances and proximity to the ruling establishment.
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza, leading the Linda Mwananchi brigade, visited Mount Kenya region and made claims about an alleged government scheme to rig the August 10 General elections.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
Detectives in Mandera are investigating the killing of Mohamud Mohamed Ali, shot by unknown attackers on Saturday morning near a mosque; witnesses said the attackers fled towards Somalia. In Homa Bay, detectives arrested two men and recovered property stolen during an August 15 attack on Homa Bay Tourist Hotel.
31 August 2026 · The Standard →
A Linda Mwananchi rally in Meru was disrupted when a teargas canister was lobbed into the crowd, prompting supporters to scatter; the leaders at the meeting endorsed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna for the presidency, amid tensions over rival candidacy claims within the movement.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
DAP-Kenya leader Eugene Wamalwa has demanded the cancellation of a police uniforms tender, claiming the multi-million-shilling contract was designed to benefit government individuals, and argued the country needs police reforms and better officer remuneration instead.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Linda Mwananchi opposition movement held its first Meru County rally on Sunday, with Senator Edwin Sifuna and other opposition leaders criticizing President William Ruto over a disputed police uniform tender and positioning the movement ahead of the 2027 General Election.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto is deploying an aggressive campaign in Western Kenya to reclaim grassroots support as Senator Edwin Sifuna's Linda Mwananchi movement gains traction in the region. Observers view the president's tactics, including deploying foot soldiers with cash, as signs of desperation ahead of the 2027 General Election.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto is intensifying efforts to reclaim political support in Western Kenya ahead of the 2027 General Election, deploying operatives with cash to counter Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's Linda Mwananchi movement, which has been gaining traction in the region. Political observers characterize the president's tactics as a sign of desperation over potential losses in a strategically important electoral zone.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma opposed Siaya Governor James Orengo's presidential bid for 2027, saying the Luo community has decided to support President William Ruto and that Orengo will not garner substantial votes. Orengo announced his candidacy during a burial on Friday and accused ODM leadership of selling the party to Ruto.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
A Linda Mwananchi rally in Meru town was disrupted on Sunday when a teargas canister was lobbed into a crowd at Makutano, causing supporters to scatter. Leaders including Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna resumed the meeting and continued with further rallies, condemning what they described as state-sponsored violence against opposition figures.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has endorsed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna for the 2027 presidency, recalling her 2024 impeachment by the Meru County Assembly and crediting Sifuna and other leaders for opposing her removal.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Attorney General Justin Muturi has urged Chief Justice Martha Koome to activate the Judiciary's elections committee and establish clear timelines for resolving election-related disputes ahead of the 2027 General Election, arguing that special arrangements should be put in place proactively rather than during an electoral crisis.
29 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Registrar of Political Parties, John Cox Lorionokou, is under renewed public scrutiny following a legal dispute over the registration of the Linda Mwananchi Party, with critics questioning the office's independence and raising concerns it may be acting at the State's behest to suppress the opposition ahead of the 2027 general election.
29 August 2026 · The Standard →