Political party launched by Embakasi East MP Babu Owino in September 2026 ahead of 2027 elections.
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… The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal recently barred the Registrar of Political Parties from registering “Linda Mwananchi” or a similar name pending the determination of an appeal, while allowing Sifuna’s team to reserve “The Mwananchi Party” and the Liberty National Democrati …
Mukhisa Kituyi joins Sifuna as opposition realignment gathers paceThe 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 →