Political party launched by Embakasi East MP Babu Owino in September 2026 ahead of 2027 elections.
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Citizen Digital
… Amidst the row, Embakasi East Member of Parliament (MP) Babu Owino was also caught in the crossfire for the registration of The Mwananchi Party (TMP), whose timeline and name were questioned by critics relative to the Linda Mwananchi movement. …
Registrar approves Linda Mwananchi Movement name after Tribunal orderCapital News
… The Tribunal had earlier allowed Sifuna’s team to reserve The Mwananchi Party pending determination of the dispute and temporarily barred the Registrar from processing or registering Linda Mwananchi or a similar name for another applicant.
Linda Mwananchi: Registrar to Give Applicants Feedback Within Seven DaysCapital News
… The Tribunal had earlier allowed Sifuna’s team to reserve The Mwananchi Party pending determination of the dispute and temporarily barred the Registrar from processing or registering Linda Mwananchi or a similar name for another applicant. …
Win for Sifuna as tribunal orders reservation of Linda Mwananchi nameCapital News
NAIROBI,Kenya Sep 30 – Embakasi East MP Babu Owino’s political vehicle has officially changed its name to The Mwananchi Party (TMP), with Saboti MP Caleb Amisi welcoming the development as a step towards what he described as political renewal. …
Babu Owino’s Muungano Party now The Mwananchi Party after ORPP approvalCapital News
NAIROBI,Kenya Sep 30 – Embakasi East MP Babu Owino’s political vehicle has officially changed its name to The Mwananchi Party (TMP), with Saboti MP Caleb Amisi welcoming the development as a step towards what he described as political renewal. …
Babu Owino’s Muungano Party now The Mwananchi Party after ORPP approvalCitizen Digital
… Owino, who is seeking to become Nairobi Governor in the 2027 General Election under The Mwananchi Party (TMP) within the larger Linda Mwananchi formation, said managing a constituency and running a county both require effective leadership and service delivery. …
'My record as MP proves I can run Nairobi,' Babu Owino defends bid to unseat Governor SakajaCitizen Digital
… The MP has now confirmed that The Mwananchi Party (TMP) will be his political vehicle for the 2027 General Election, including his Nairobi gubernatorial bid. …
City Hall chessboard: Sakaja, Babu, Gakuya, Karauri gear up for 2027 Nairobi battleThe Standard
… And as the clock ticks towards the 2027 General Elections and political realignments continue to take shape across the country, all eyes are on Embakasi East MP Babu Owino after he unveiled The Mwananchi Party. …
Babu unchained: Will he upset ODM?Capital News
… In August, the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal allowed Sifuna’s faction to reserve “The Mwananchi Party” as it pursued an appeal over the registration of the political outfit. …
Sifuna’s new party set for reveal as 11-day countdown beginsCapital News
… Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has said he will use The Mwananchi Party in his bid for Nairobi governor, while maintaining support for Sifuna’s presidential campaign. …
Sifuna to unveil new party in Oct as Linda Mwananchi eyes 2027The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties has approved registration of the Linda Mwananchi Movement's name following a Political Parties Disputes Tribunal ruling. The approved name reservation is valid for 90 days, during which the faction must complete formal political party registration ahead of the 2027 elections.
2 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties has approved registration of the Linda Mwananchi Movement's name following a Political Parties Disputes Tribunal ruling. The approved name reservation is valid for 90 days, during which the faction must complete formal political party registration ahead of the 2027 elections.
2 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties says it will give applicants feedback on their request to reserve the Linda Mwananchi name within seven days, following a court directive. The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal had set aside the Registrar's earlier decision declining the reservation, finding it lacked legal justification.
2 October 2026 · Capital News →
The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal has cleared the way for Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and his allies to secure the Linda Mwananchi name, overturning the Registrar of Political Parties' decision to decline its reservation. The Tribunal ruled that the Liberty National Democratic Alliance (LINDA) had failed to meet the statutory requirement to make a formal application for provisional registration within 90 days of reserving the Linda name.
30 September 2026 · Capital News →
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino's political party has officially changed its name from Muungano Party to The Mwananchi Party, following approval from the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties effective September 10, 2026. Saboti MP Caleb Amisi, who leads the People's Renaissance Movement, welcomed the development as strengthening Kenya's multiparty democracy.
30 September 2026 · Capital News →
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino's political party has officially changed its name from Muungano Party to The Mwananchi Party following approval from the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties, effective September 10, 2026. The Saboti MP Caleb Amisi welcomed the change as a step towards political renewal and multiparty democracy in Kenya.
30 September 2026 · Capital News →
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, seeking the Nairobi governorship in 2027 under The Mwananchi Party, argues that his constituency management demonstrates he can effectively run the capital, stating that leading a constituency and running a county both require effective leadership and service delivery.
28 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja's re-election bid is complicated by competing candidates including Members of Parliament Babu Owino, Ronald Karauri, and James Gakuya. The race involves questions about which political party will field the leading candidates.
25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has unveiled The Mwananchi Party, marking a new chapter in his political career ahead of the 2027 General Elections as political realignments continue across the country.
23 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's political vehicle for the 2027 presidential race is set to be unveiled soon, with Linda Mwananchi allies announcing an 11-day countdown to the announcement. The movement has stepped up efforts to build a political platform around Sifuna, who has signalled his intention to seek the presidency in 2027.
22 September 2026 · Capital News →
The Linda Mwananchi movement plans to unveil a political party in October, with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna expected to use it for his 2027 presidential bid. The movement is also considering forming a coalition to bring together opposition parties under a common platform ahead of the 2027 General Election.
21 September 2026 · Capital News →
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 →