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Sifuna unveils Equitable Party as vehicle for Linda Mwananchi Movement
Sifuna said the movement would seek to rebrand TEP as the Linda Mwananchi Movement.
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UDA party leads in party popularity as DCP, ODM trail in new Politrack poll
The poll, conducted between September 15 and 25, 2026, showed UDA with a clear lead among individual political parties, followed by the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) at 11.7 per cent and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) at 10.6 per cent.
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Njiru: Political coalitions should not end when presidents take office
Njiru argued that political alliances should be based on institutions, the Constitution and the rule of law instead of being built around individual politicians.
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Tribunal clears way for Sifuna team to register Linda Mwananchi
The Tribunal has now directed the Registrar to proceed with the reservation within seven days from the date of the decision.
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Sifuna proposes two-term ceiling for nominated leaders
The Senator differed with the proposal for a single term, saying two terms would provide a better balance between giving leaders time to serve and creating opportunities for others.
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UDA sets October 8 for postponed Mombasa ward elections
According to a notice signed by NEB chairman Anthony Mwaura, voting will take place on Thursday, October 8, between 8am and 5pm.
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Oswago calls for tougher party rules ahead of 2027 elections
Former IEBC chief executive said responsibility for ensuring parties comply with the law should not be placed entirely on the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, especially when dealing with political financing and voter bribery.
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Jubilee Party accuses Ruto of hypocrisy over Taita church remarks
In a statement on Monday, Jubilee Secretary General Moitalel Ole Kenta criticised what he called the President’s use of a church service as a platform for political attacks and score-settling.
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UDP rejects Mohammed Abikar’s claim to party leadership
According to UDP, Abikar ceased being a member of the party a long time ago before going on to establish his own political party based in Machakos.
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Sifuna’s 2027 party plan faces fresh test after UDP rejects takeover claims
UDP Acting Deputy Party Leader and Vice Chairman Mohammed Abikar said there was no agreement to hand the party leadership to either Sifuna or Natembeya, insisting that any changes must be approved through the party’s established structures.
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Wajackoyah: I can work with Ruto, Matiang’i or Gachagua
Wajackoyah made it clear that he still intends to contest the presidency and wants voters to decide who should lead the country when they go to the ballot.
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Babu Owino explains timeline behind The Mwananchi Party name change
In a statement issued on Thursday, the Embakasi East MP said principals of the Linda Mwananchi movement had visited the ORPP on August 4 to seek clarification on the Linda Mwananchi name before the name change was formally completed.