Also known as: Linda Mwananchi brigade · Linda Mwananchi movement · ODM-linked Linda Mwananchi faction · Linda Mwananchi faction · Linda Mwananchi campaign · Linda Mwananchi political brigade · The Linda Mwananchi faction · Linda Mwananchi leaders · Linda Wananchi · ODM-affiliated Linda Mwananchi faction · Linda Mwananchi team · Linda Mwananchi Party · Linda Mwannchi · Linda Mwanainchi brigade · Linda Mwananchi supporters · Linda Mwananchi Diaspora USA Chapter · LMM · Linda Mwananchi leadership · Linda Mwananchi political outfit · Linda Mwananchi troops · Linda Mwananchi alliance · @LindaMwananchi_ · LLM · Linda Mwanaichi · the Linda Mwananchi movement · the Movement
Political party receiving 25 per cent support in October 2026 poll, allied with Rigathi Gachagua ahead of 2027 election.
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NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct. 13 – Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna’s Linda Mwananchi movement has appointed political strategist Pauline Njoroge to head its Communications Department. …
Sifuna’s Linda Mwananchi names Pauline Njoroge communications chiefThe Standard
… Sifuna, who leads the Linda Mwananchi movement, said Maina and Senator Kamau Murango visited his office on Tuesday to discuss efforts to unite the country and strengthen the opposition. …
Sifuna meets Njeri Maina as opposition unity push gathers paceCitizen Digital
40 arrested in Homa Bay goon crackdown By Aly Abich October 12, 2026 06:51 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A section of the dusty road used by the Linda Mwananchi faction's convoy after being diverted from …
40 arrested in Homa Bay goon crackdownCitizen Digital
… tlines plan to cut taxes, reduce wastage by Ksh.1.8 trillion if elected President By Emmanuel Too October 09, 2026 10:34 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Nairobi Senator and Linda Mwananchi …
Sifuna outlines plan to cut taxes, reduce wastage by Ksh.1.8 trillion if elected PresidentCitizen Digital
… The Linda Mwananchi movement co-principal said several attempts had been made to reconcile ODM party leaders, including mediation sessions involving trustees and meetings held at their homes. …
'I kept my promise not to wreck ODM’: Sifuna recalls final pledge to Raila at his burialThe Standard
… His political response, however, has increasingly been associated with the Linda Mwananchi movement. …
Why real political machine is needed to lift Sifuna upThe Standard
… In an interview with The Standard, Lorionokou struggled to explain why his office rejected the reservation of the Linda Mwananchi movement associated with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, only to be compelled by the court to rescind the decision. …
Registrar denies State influence in the Linda disputeThe Standard
… Opinion polls have suggested that most of Raila’s supporters have shifted towards Mr Sifuna’s Linda Mwananchi camp. …
ODM should honour Raila by supporting Ruto to the endCapital News
… The launch came days after the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties approved reservation of the name Linda Mwananchi Movement for up to 90 days following a ruling by the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal. …
Gachagua Backs Sifuna’s New Party, Urges Push to Challenge Ruto AlliesThe Standard
Linda Mwananchi has finally found a political home for its 2027 presidential bid, taking over the leadership of The Equitable Party, a party registered in 2022, with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna unveiled as its leader and presidential candidate. …
New dawn: End of long wait as Linda Mwananchi gets Sifuna's 2027 vehicleDemocracy for the Citizens Party and Wiper Patriotic Front have dismissed claims that a Monday meeting between their leaders Rigathi Gachagua and Kalonzo Musyoka centred on a power-sharing deal ahead of the 2027 General Election, describing it instead as a routine visit to strengthen cooperation between the parties.
5 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Democracy for the Citizens Party and Wiper Patriotic Front have dismissed claims that a Monday meeting between their leaders Rigathi Gachagua and Kalonzo Musyoka centred on a power-sharing deal ahead of the 2027 General Election, describing it instead as a routine visit to strengthen cooperation between the parties.
5 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, a Linda Mwananchi Movement presidential aspirant, said political developments in Serbia and Brazil have strengthened his optimism about Kenya's 2027 General Election, expressing hope Kenya could experience a similar political shift.
12 hours ago · Capital News →
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka met former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in Nyeri as opposition leaders navigate competing interests over who should challenge President Ruto in 2027, with tensions around Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's potential candidacy complicating efforts to forge a common front.
13 hours ago · Capital News →
The Linda Mwananchi Movement has condemned the alleged abduction of Tanzanian activist Twaha Mwaipaya, a youth mobilization leader and national mobilization coordinator for CHADEMA's youth wing, who was reportedly taken in the Kamulu area of Machakos County on October 25, 2026. The group called on Kenyan authorities to disclose his whereabouts, ensure his safety, and protect him from forced removal from Kenya.
14 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto's constitutional affairs adviser Makau Mutua has attacked Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna over his meeting with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua at Gachagua's Wamunyoro residence, accusing Sifuna of abandoning previously stated principles and of lacking moral consistency in his dealings with Gachagua. The meeting on October 20 involved Sifuna and Linda Mwananchi leaders, and is viewed as part of broader opposition consultations ahead of the 2027 General Election.
25 October 2026 · Capital News →
Former 2022 presidential running mate Justina Wamae has declared her bid for the 2027 presidency and launched the Imarisha Uchumi Party (IUP) as her political vehicle. Wamae said she will field IUP candidates in all elective positions, with nominations to take place before the election, and expressed openness to alliances with like-minded parties if their manifestos align.
25 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
DCP Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malalah says he will meet Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka to persuade him to support Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's presidential bid ahead of the 2027 General Election, as opposition leaders intensify efforts to build a broader alliance around a common candidate.
25 October 2026 · Capital News →
A September 2026 opinion poll by Research 8020 Limited found President William Ruto leads hypothetical 2027 presidential preferences with 26 per cent support, one point ahead of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna at 25 per cent, with other candidates trailing. The survey of 3,760 Kenyans across all 47 counties found 57 per cent believe Kenya is heading in the wrong direction, with cost of living (65 per cent), unemployment (58 per cent), and corruption (43 per cent) cited as leading concerns.
25 October 2026 · The Standard →
An October 2026 nationwide poll shows the Linda Mwananchi Movement at 25 per cent support, ahead of President William Ruto's UDA at 23 per cent, with other parties including DCP, Wiper, and ODM trailing at nine, eight, and eight per cent respectively.
24 October 2026 · The Standard →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has dismissed the possibility of a first-time Member of Parliament winning the 2027 presidential election, arguing that Kenya's political history shows all former presidents gained adequate political experience before seeking the top seat.
23 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli has dismissed Senator Edwin Sifuna's presidential ambitions, arguing that young politicians should build political networks before pursuing national campaigns and cautioning against alliances driven by personal business interests.
22 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Rigathi Gachagua's Democracy for the Citizens Party and Edwin Sifuna's Linda Mwananchi outfit are planning joint rallies, beginning with a gathering in Nyahururu this weekend, with further meetings planned in the coming weeks.
22 October 2026 · The Standard →
Rigathi Gachagua's Democracy for the Citizens Party and Edwin Sifuna's Linda Mwananchi outfit plan joint rallies, with details from a Tuesday meeting in Wamunyoro indicating a series of coordinated meetings in coming weeks to build political momentum.
22 October 2026 · The Standard →
Senator Edwin Sifuna defended his political engagement with Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua, arguing that political cooperation should be guided by national identity rather than regional boundaries. The meeting at Gachagua's Wamunyoro residence had triggered criticism, with Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga dismissing claims it aligns with the late Raila Odinga's political legacy.
22 October 2026 · The Standard →
Equitable Party Leader Edwin Sifuna has accused government leaders of resorting to personal insults when challenged on their performance, rather than providing substantive responses to questions about policies such as the affordable housing agenda. Sifuna said he has become a target of insults from government leaders despite raising issues of public concern.
21 October 2026 · Capital News →
The Linda Mwananchi Movement has condemned an attack on former Meru County Governor Kawira Mwangaza during Mashujaa Day celebrations on October 20, 2026, at Githongo Market, which involved destruction of vehicles, theft of equipment, and injury to staff members. The party called for prompt investigations and an end to the use of "sponsored goons" to attack opposition leaders and supporters.
21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Rigathi Gachagua returned to Kenya from the United States on October 20 without public fanfare, meeting with leaders of the Linda Mwananchi Movement at his Wamunyoro residence in Nyeri County during Mashujaa Day celebrations.
21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Linda Mwananchi Movement, led by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, faces a formal objection from the Liberty National Democratic Alliance (LINDA) regarding its proposed name change from The Equitable Party to "Linda Mwananchi Movement" at the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties.
21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Linda Mwananchi Movement Head of Communications Pauline Njoroge accused Ruto supporters of selective outrage over Senator Sifuna's meeting with former Deputy President Gachagua, arguing that Gachagua publicly condemned brutality during youth protests and opposed the 2024 Finance Bill, while Ruto pushed for it.
21 October 2026 · Capital News →
A Bomet County parliamentary aspirant has asked the Registrar of Political Parties to verify whether The Equitable Party (TEP) followed its constitution in approving its proposed change of name to the Linda Mwananchi Movement (LMM). The submission, filed under Section 20 of the Political Parties Act within the 14-day objection period, seeks to establish whether the party complied with its internal procedures and the Act before finalising the rebranding.
21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua held a meeting with Linda Mwananchi leaders including Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna at his Nyeri home, where attendees say they discussed a possible alliance between Gachagua and Linda Mwananchi ahead of next year's General Election, an agreement on Nairobi leadership, and strategies to lock out President William Ruto in Western and Mt Kenya regions.
21 October 2026 · The Standard →
A parliamentary aspirant for Chepalungu has asked the Registrar of Political Parties to verify whether The Equitable Party obtained required National Delegates Conference approval before changing its name to Linda Mwananchi Movement. The party's National Executive Committee approved the change on October 8, but the aspirant says he found no public records of the higher-level approval required by the party's constitution.
21 October 2026 · The Standard →
Prime Cabinet Secretary Mudavadi and National Assembly Speaker Wetang'ula walked out of a requiem mass for former lawmaker Burudi Nabwera at Friends Church in Lang'ata on Wednesday after Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna was invited to address mourners. The incident highlighted deepening political divisions ahead of the 2027 General Election, as Sifuna used the gathering to condemn tribal politics and call for national unity.
21 October 2026 · The Standard →
Senator Edwin Sifuna's The Equitable Party (TEP) has encountered a fresh obstacle to its proposed name change to Linda Mwananchi Movement, as a parliamentary aspirant has asked the Registrar of Political Parties to verify whether the rebranding complies with the party's constitution and the Political Parties Act. The challenge comes after another party, Liberty National Democratic Alliance (LINDA), also objected to the name change, citing pending disputes before the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal.
21 October 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua hosted Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Linda Mwananchi leaders at his Nyeri home to discuss a possible alliance ahead of next year's General Election, including plans for Nairobi leadership and strategies to exclude President Ruto from Western and Mt Kenya regions.
21 October 2026 · The Standard →
The Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua met Linda Mwananchi movement leadership to discuss the 2027 election, with sources indicating that Gachagua, Edwin Sifuna, and Kalonzo Musyoka have emerged as the main contenders for the United Opposition's presidential candidate, with the candidate to face President William Ruto to be named next year.
20 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua hosted Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna at his home hours after returning to Kenya from a close to two-month stay in the United States. The meeting comes as political alignments take shape ahead of the 2027 General Election.
20 October 2026 · Capital News →
A group of armed youths invaded an empowerment drive for boda boda operators attended by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula and President Ruto's aide Farouk Kibet in Webuye West Constituency, beating attendees, stealing phones and cash, and burning party-branded materials after the leaders left. The incident disrupted the Webuye-Eldoret highway and prompted boda boda leaders to call for a security investigation.
20 October 2026 · The Standard →
Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua welcomed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Linda Mwananchi brigade members to his Wamunyoro residence in Nyeri on Tuesday, signalling growing prospects of political cooperation ahead of the 2027 General Election.
20 October 2026 · The Standard →
Heavy police deployment at Masinde Muliro Market in Kitale on Monday disrupted business operations amid tensions between President William Ruto and Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya. Roadblocks and the security presence prompted traders to stay away from the central business district.
19 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →