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Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has announced that the Linda Mwananchi movement will hold a major rally at Tononoka Grounds in Mombasa following the conclusion of the Ramadan festivities.
Speaking on Saturday during a church service in Ruai, Sifuna said the rally will mark the resumption of the movement’s political mobilisation activities after a temporary pause during the Muslim holy month.
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The Linda Mwananchi campaign, which has been conducting rallies across the country, had previously taken a short break after its last large gathering in Kakamega.
At PEFA Ruai Cathedral in Nairobi, Sifuna referenced a historic 1957 crusade held at Tononoka Grounds, during which, according to church records, a blind man reportedly regained his sight. He said the story aligns with the movement’s political message, expressing hope that the upcoming rally would “open the eyes” of leaders to the challenges facing ordinary Kenyans.
“We hope that the spirit that was there in 1957, which healed that blind man, will also open the eyes of those in authority,” he stated.
Youth Awakening
Sifuna emphasized that the political awakening among young people cannot be suppressed, even amid intimidation or attempts to disrupt civic mobilisation.
The Orange Democratic Movement Secretary-General asserted that efforts to discourage the Linda Mwananchi movement—a platform uniting young leaders to engage citizens and challenge President William Ruto—will not succeed.
“They think the car with the presidential flag isn’t meant for many of us, that you must spend billions to get there,” he said, underscoring that the youth-driven political consciousness represents a generational push for greater participation in leadership.
Sifuna accused unnamed actors of attempting to disrupt the movement’s meetings and forums, which focus on governance, accountability, and democratic engagement.
“They are threatening us, trying to stop our meetings. But as you (pastor) said, this struggle will not end with our generation, because the word of God is alive, even if I may not be the one to see it completed,” he said.
He added that such perceptions have historically discouraged young leaders and citizens from aspiring to top offices, but the current generation is determined to challenge these barriers.
Despite the pressure, Sifuna expressed confidence that the push for political inclusion and democratic reforms will continue beyond the present generation.
The senator also highlighted his family’s political legacy, noting that his activism is rooted in decades of involvement.
“You know my history. I am not the first Sifuna. My uncle was doing exactly what I am doing today, fighting for the same causes back in the 1980s when I was just five years old,” he said, referring to Lawrence Sifuna.
He noted that the movement has attracted growing interest from young people across the country who are seeking greater involvement in national affairs and decision-making, reflecting a broader shift among youth toward demanding accountability, fairness, and equal opportunities in leadership.
