Embakasi East MP Babu Owino appeared alongside Siaya Governor James Orengo at the Kisumu Law Courts to defend eight supporters connected to the Linda Mwananchi movement following the July 12 clashes near an Anglican Church of Kenya service in Kisumu. The two politicians said they were representing individuals affiliated with …
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Trans Nzoia County — A political rally in Kiminini took an unexpected turn on Sunday when residents began voluntarily contributing cash to Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna’s Linda Mwananchi Movement, transforming the roadside gathering into an impromptu fundraiser. Supporters pushed through the crowd toward Sifuna’s vehicle, offering whatever they could — …
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A new Trends and Insights for Africa (TIFA) survey shows that most Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) supporters would like Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna to be the party’s presidential candidate in the 2027 General Election. According to the poll, 44 percent of ODM supporters identified Sifuna as their preferred flagbearer, giving …
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Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has emerged as the fastest-growing opposition presidential hopeful in the latest TIFA opinion poll, registering the biggest increase in public support among leading contenders. The survey, released on Friday, shows President William Ruto maintaining his lead in the presidential race, while several prominent opposition figures, including …
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Kenyans raised Sh519,144 for the Linda Mwananchi initiative on Monday after Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna appealed to members of the public to support the movement through small donations. Figures released by the organisers on July 21, 2026, showed that 9,419 people had contributed by the end of the fundraising exercise. …
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President William Ruto is the most popular potential presidential candidate, according to a nationwide opinion poll released by research firm Infotrak on July 13, 2026. The survey places Ruto at the top with 32 per cent support, giving him a significant lead over former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka, who ranks …
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Democratic Party leader Justine Muturi has declared that he would support Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka for the presidency if he is not picked as the United Opposition’s flag bearer in the 2027 General Election. Speaking on the contest for the opposition ticket, Muturi said that among the coalition principals, Kalonzo …
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The growing political influence of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya is increasingly reshaping the political landscape of Western Kenya, challenging the long-standing dominance of Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula. For years, Mudavadi and Wetang’ula have remained the region’s most …
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The Linda Mwananchi movement gained renewed political momentum on Sunday after Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata joined its leaders during a public gathering at Kivulini Grounds in Thika. The rally attracted hundreds of residents and brought together several opposition leaders who reaffirmed their commitment to championing the interests of ordinary Kenyans. …
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Leaders allied to the Linda Mwananchi movement were warmly received in Kisumu on Sunday as they toured the city ahead of a major rally at K’Owuor Grounds in Kibos. Moving in a convoy alongside supporters, the team passed through several parts of the lakeside city, drawing large roadside crowds. Security …
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