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Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale shared the membership claim on X on Monday, October 5, 2026, saying Kenyans were joining the party in large numbers following its adoption by the Linda Mwananchi camp
The Kakamega also confirmed that he plans to quit the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), although he said the move would only happen when the law allows him to make the transition.
Sifuna welcomed the former Cabinet minister to the movement, describing him as a valuable addition to the opposition-backed outfit.
The former Kakamega senator told mourners that Khalwale had an opportunity to directly support Sifuna by giving him control of UPM and allowing him to use the party to seek the presidency.
Khalwale's claim comes against a backdrop of polling that has shown Sifuna and Kalonzo to be among the leading figures in the opposition's search for a presidential ticket
She was the mother of eight of Senator Khalwale’s children, including Engine Kukaste, Olivia Sabayi, Flavia Shimuli, Gift Atubukha, Meliza Khamwenyi, Velma Nasiebanda, Sonia Inuni and Maura Makatse.
The Speaker said political violence and intimidation risked denying Kenyans the freedom to campaign, associate and take part in elections without fear.
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna was among the leaders who expressed solidarity with Khalwale following Gloria’s death on Saturday, August 15, 2026. Sifuna, who heads the Linda Mwananchi movement that Khalwale recently joined, assured the senator that he was standing with him during the difficult period.
Sifuna urged Kenyans to continue backing what he described as a citizen-led movement that champions accountability, good governance and greater public involvement in leadership.
He accused rival political factions linked to Governor Fernandes Barasa and Woman Representative Elsie Muhanda of orchestrating attacks that left several people injured and property destroyed.
Bungoma Senator Wafula Wakoli will now play a key role in coordinating the party’s legislative agenda in the Upper House, a position that has been held by Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale since September 17, 2022.
He also brought attention to the shooting incident involving Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were, which occurred in Nairobi.