Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna said his political movement intends to rebrand the Equitable Party as the Linda Mwananchi Movement, but will contest the 2027 election under its current name if rebranding efforts face further obstacles. Sifuna accused the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties of facilitating political fraud.
4 October 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, interim leader of The Equitable Party, says the party would cut taxes by eliminating what he describes as budgeted corruption worth between 500 billion and 1.8 trillion shillings, and would scrap the housing levy and VAT on fuel and electricity.
4 October 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has been appointed leader of The Equitable Party and vowed to contest in the 2027 presidential election, pledging to lead with integrity and prioritize people-centered change.
4 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has unveiled his political party, The Equitable Party (TEP), and been declared its presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 election. The party, bearing green and yellow colours with scales of justice and the slogan Tusawazishe, was unveiled in Nairobi on Sunday with endorsements from several leaders including Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale, and others.
4 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has been unveiled as the interim leader and presidential candidate of The Equitable Party ahead of the 2027 elections. The party, registered in March 2022, was formed to promote inclusive government and equitable distribution of national resources.
4 October 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has unveiled the Equitable Party as his political vehicle for the 2027 General Election. The party aims to offer Kenyans an alternative direction and address challenges including corruption, tribalism, and lack of equity.
4 October 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, declared leader and presidential candidate of The Equitable Party (TEP) at its launch on October 4, said the party will contest the 2027 General Election despite hurdles from authorities. Sifuna accused the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties of frustrating party formation efforts and said TEP has alternative strategies if further obstacles arise.
4 October 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna announced plans to rebrand The Equitable Party (TEP) to the Linda Mwananchi Movement after the Registrar of Political Parties approved the reservation of the Linda Mwananchi name following a tribunal ruling that overturned an earlier refusal.
4 October 2026 · The Standard →