Edwin Sifuna leads the movement’s push to expand grassroots support ahead of 2027.
The movement reports growing interest from members and aspirants as Sifuna meets prospective candidates in Bungoma and Trans-Nzoia.
The Linda Mwananchi Movement says it is drawing more members and prospective candidates ahead of the 2027 General Election. Led by Edwin Sifuna, the group is expanding its grassroots outreach while pursuing a party rebranding process.
Its Head of Communications, Pauline Njoroge, said Sifuna met aspirants from Bungoma County on Friday. He then travelled to Trans-Nzoia to engage prospective candidates from that county.
In a statement, Njoroge reported increased interest from people seeking elective positions under the movement’s banner. She described the recruitment of members and aspirants as preparation for a “ballot revolution” at the next election.
Linda Mwananchi Movement builds county networks
The county engagements form part of Sifuna’s efforts to build the movement’s national presence. The former ODM secretary-general has also held rallies and pursued grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 presidential contest.
Meanwhile, the group has attracted opposition politicians who have broken ranks with the Orange Democratic Movement. They include Suba South MP Caroli Omondi and Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi.
The movement seeks to establish an alternative political vehicle amid divisions within ODM. Its recruitment drive also comes as political leaders realign ahead of the next general election.
Party rebranding moves through legal steps
Alongside the mobilisation drive, The Equitable Party’s National Executive Council has adopted a proposal to rename the party. The proposed change would give TEP the Linda Mwananchi Movement identity.
That decision followed the October 4 unveiling of TEP as the movement’s chosen political vehicle. Sifuna emerged as its public face and leader.
However, the rebranding still requires legal and administrative steps to change the party’s name and align its structures. The council’s decision forms part of that process, rather than marking its completion.
The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties has approved changes to the names of TEP officials. That approval clears one hurdle in the rebranding process.
The Registrar has also reserved the proposed movement name for 90 days following a Political Parties Disputes Tribunal ruling. These administrative developments accompany the group’s effort to recruit candidates and widen support before 2027.
