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The senator said his immediate concern was to complete the rebranding exercise and establish working structures across the country, arguing that the party needed a solid foundation before embarking on coalition negotiations.
The Nairobi senator made the announcement on Wednesday, September 2, through his X account, where he shared a poster advertising the event and accompanied it with the message, “Back to base.”
The tribunal also gave the green light for the Liberty National Democratic Alliance (LINDA) to continue with its name reservation and registration while the appeal remains before it.
The Nairobi senator recalled that he had been sent to Kakamega by ODM leader Raila Odinga to campaign for Barasa during the 2022 gubernatorial contest.
Apart from losing a powerful oversight position, Osotsi will also take home less in committee allowances. As committee chairperson, he earned Sh15,000 for every sitting, with payments capped at Sh240,000 per month, in addition to his salary and other parliamentary benefits.
The Nairobi senator said the government appeared to be using registration figures as the main measure of success instead of focusing on whether patients were receiving healthcare services.
Supporters made their donations through M-Pesa Paybill number 3033049, where contributors are required to use their phone numbers as the account number when sending money. Sifuna introduced the paybill on Monday, asking Kenyans to contribute Sh10 each to help meet the movement's logistical and operational costs
The tribunal held that the decision-making process was flawed, particularly regarding notice, agenda setting and the senator’s opportunity to respond to allegations against him.
The movement is associated with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, Siaya Governor James Orengo, Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino among other leaders