Tag Archives: Linda Mwananchi

Ida Odinga has spoken of the pain of losing her husband, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, saying she released him to Kenyans alive to pursue politics and defend their interests, only to receive him back in a coffin. Ida was speaking on Thursday at Migwena Grounds in Bondo during the …

The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT) has overturned the Registrar of Political Parties’ decision to reject an application to reserve the name Linda Mwananchi Movement, directing the Registrar to reserve the name within seven days. The Tribunal ruled that the Registrar had no legal basis to decline the reservation and …

Former Makueni Governor Kivutha Kibwana has called on leaders associated with the Linda Mwananchi movement to guard against ethnic divisions and internal disagreements as debate over the group’s political direction intensifies ahead of the 2027 General Election. In a post on X on September 25, 2026, Kibwana described Linda Mwananchi …

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has downplayed the growing Linda Mwananchi movement, describing it as a “passing cloud” and questioning whether it has a clearly defined political agenda. Speaking in Baringo County, Murkomen said he sympathised with some of the movement’s supporters, claiming that many had been convinced that Linda …

Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi has rejected reports of divisions within the Linda Mwananchi Movement, insisting that its leaders remain united in their efforts to build a political platform capable of forming the next government. Osotsi alleged that the government was attempting to create divisions within the movement but maintained that …

Citizen TV journalist and Nyakach parliamentary aspirant Trevor Ombija has claimed that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua sought his dismissal from Royal Media Services (RMS) following a heated television interview. Ombija made the claim on Friday, September 18, while addressing residents in Nyakach as he stepped up his campaign for …

Nairobi Senator and Linda Mwananchi leader Edwin Sifuna has met US Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Susan Burns in Nairobi, adding to a series of recent engagements between the senator and foreign diplomats. Sifuna on Friday, September 18, shared photos of his meeting with Burns and her team at the diplomat’s residence …

Bishop Margaret Wanjiru has formally announced her intention to contest the Nairobi gubernatorial seat in the 2027 General Election under the Kenya Moja Movement (K1) party. Wanjiru said the decision followed discussions with her supporters, political allies and other stakeholders, who she said had encouraged her to clarify her next …

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has announced plans to contest the Nairobi gubernatorial race in 2027, serve for a single term, and then pursue the presidency in 2032. Speaking during an interview with Radio Jambo on Wednesday, Babu said his political ambitions had been mapped out years ago while he …

Kenyan civic educator and political activist Charity Waweru, popularly known as “Gen Z Baddie”, has apologised following criticism over comments she made concerning President William Ruto’s daughter Charlene Ruto’s engagement ceremony. The remarks sparked backlash from some social media users, prompting the outspoken commentator to issue an apology and clarify …