Also known as: UDP
Political party used as presidential vehicle for Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's 2027 candidacy after rebranding proposal collapsed.
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The Standard
… The movement turned to TEP after the Registrar of Political Parties rejected an earlier plan to rebrand the United Democratic Party (UDP).Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya had previously said Sifuna would use UDP as his political vehicle for the 2027 election. …
Sifuna moves to turn Equitable Party into Linda MwananchiThe Standard
… Natembeya, he said, was pushing the United Democratic Party, while Babu Owino defended his own political party. …
Sifuna mandated to lead the way for Linda Mwananchi brigadeCitizen Digital
… Audio By Vocalize By Ferdinand Majimbo DAP-Kenya leader Eugene Wamalwa has reiterated that the United Democratic Party (UDP) will be used as Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna’s political vehicle ahead of the 2027 General Election, following the collapse of plans to rebrand the party a …
Wamalwa says UDP to be Sifuna's political vehicle, calls for opposition unityCitizen Digital
… PHOTO | COURTESY Audio By Vocalize Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya now says that Nairobi Senator Edwin Watenya Sifuna will be the United Democratic Party (UDP) presidential flagbearer. …
Sifuna to be unveiled as UDP presidential aspirant in October- NatembeyaCitizen Digital
… According to Natembeya, Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna will use the United Democratic Party (UDP) as the political vehicle for his 2027 presidential bid. …
Natembeya: Luhyas not interested in being Ruto’s number 2Capital News
… On Monday, Sifuna suffered a fresh setback in his pursuit to unveil his political party as the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) has rejected a proposal by the United Democratic Party (UDP) to change its name to Ukombozi People’s Party (UPP). …
Sifuna’s new party set for reveal as 11-day countdown beginsCapital News
… The Registrar of Political Parties has rejected a proposal by the United Democratic Party (UDP) to change its name to Ukombozi People’s Party (UPP), saying the proposed name is too similar to another political outfit whose name had already been reserved. …
ORPP blocks Ukombozi name, dealing blow to Sifuna, NatembeyaCapital News
… Recent reports indicate that Ukombozi People’s Party is linked to the former United Democratic Party (UDP), associated with the late former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo, and is reportedly being considered as one of several vehicles through which Linda Mwananchi could contest the 2027 …
Political party dilemma threatens to fracture Linda Mwananchi unityCitizen Digital
… The delegation comprised representatives of the United Democratic Party (UDP), United Progressive Alliance (UPA), United People's Forum (UPF), Party of Peace and Order Kenya (PPOK), Kenya Patriotic Party (KPP), National Unity Party of Equality and Unity (NUPEU), Liberal Party of …
Political leaders visit Ida Odinga to honour Raila, push for issue-based campaignsThe Standard
… The United Democratic Party (UDA) did not present the by-election as an ordinary contest for a parliamentary seat. …
Ol Kalou by-election has delivered a message, and it isn't flatteringNairobi 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 →
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 →
The Linda Mwananchi movement unanimously selected Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as its leader and presidential candidate during a September 26 principals' retreat, according to Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale. The retreat resolved leadership questions that had arisen as different politicians with separate political parties and ambitions joined the movement.
28 September 2026 · The Standard →
DAP-Kenya leader Eugene Wamalwa stated that the United Democratic Party will serve as Senator Edwin Sifuna's political vehicle for the 2027 General Election, after plans to rebrand it as the Ukombozi People's Party collapsed due to a dispute over the name. Wamalwa said the opposition remains united and focused on building a united front for the polls.
25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya announced that Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna will be the United Democratic Party presidential flagbearer, with the official unveiling scheduled for the first week of October by the party's National Executive Committee.
24 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya said the western Kenya region will not accept a deputy president position from President William Ruto, stating that Luhya people are aiming for the top position in the 2027 elections.
24 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 Registrar of Political Parties has rejected a proposal by the United Democratic Party to change its name to Ukombozi People's Party, citing similarity to The Ukombozi Alliance whose name was already reserved. The decision blocks efforts by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya to establish the party as a political vehicle for the Linda Mwananchi movement ahead of the 2027 General Election.
21 September 2026 · Capital News →
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has stated he will not surrender his own political party for a single united Linda Mwananchi outfit, despite supporting Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's presidential bid. The dispute over which party should carry the opposition movement into the 2027 elections has exposed tensions within the alliance, which has publicly projected a unified image.
15 September 2026 · Capital News →
Political leaders from 10 parties visited Mama Ida Odinga at her Nairobi home on Tuesday to pay tribute to the late Raila Odinga and call for issue-based politics ahead of the 2027 General Election. The delegation, led by National Liberal Party leader Augustus Muli and Political Parties Liaison Committee chairman Evans Misati, emphasised that Raila's contribution to Kenya's democratic development should continue to be recognised.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that the Ol Kalou by-election has punctured the UDA's narrative after the party had framed it as a referendum on President William Ruto's broad-based government and a confidence vote in the ruling coalition's political machinery. The editorial warns that the ruling party risks mistaking podium praise for polling data, and cautions against dismissing the result as merely a by-election without broader implications.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →