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Sifuna: Our fight is to free Kenya

Published on October 2, 2026

Source: NTV KenyaBy Nick Mwirigi👁 20 views

Edwin Sifuna

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna on Thursday revisited the joy that Kenyans had during independence in 1963 to offer an explanation of why he hopes to lead the country. Mr Sifuna chose to amplify a tribute made in regard to Mwalimu Jackson Karua, the father of Peopleโ€™s Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua, who died on September 27, relating to theโ€ฆ

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna on Thursday revisited the joy that Kenyans had during independence in 1963 to offer an explanation of why he hopes to lead the country.

Mr Sifuna chose to amplify a tribute made in regard to Mwalimu Jackson Karua, the father of Peopleโ€™s Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua, who died on September 27, relating to the period Kenya broke free from the yoke of colonialism.

Mwalimu Karua was in his thirties then, and tributes said he danced for joy on getting the news that Kenya was independent.

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Sifuna hits back at Ruto over Dangote agreement

Published on October 2, 2026

Source: Citizen DigitalBy News Desk👁 34 views

William RutoEdwin SifunaUDA

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has hit back at President William Ruto after the President criticised his demand for the agreement between the government and businessman Aliko Dangote over the planned refinery in Lamu. Sifuna invoked Article 35 of the Constitution, which guarantees every citizen access to information held by the State and requires the government to publish and publicise importantโ€ฆ

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has hit back at President William Ruto after the President criticised his demand for the agreement between the government and businessman Aliko Dangote over the planned refinery in Lamu.

Sifuna invoked Article 35 of the Constitution, which guarantees every citizen access to information held by the State and requires the government to publish and publicise important information affecting the nation.

โ€œArticle 35 (1): Every citizen has the right of access to information held by the State,โ€ Sifuna said.

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Sifuna Opposition front-runner at 19.6%, Kalonzo 10.3%, Matiangโ€™i 7.2%, Gachagua 6.0% in new Politrack survey

Published on October 1, 2026

Source: News โ€“ Capital FM KenyaBy CORRESPONDENT👁 25 views

William RutoRigathi GachaguaEdwin SifunaKalonzo MusyokaUDADCPWiper

NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 1 – Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has emerged as the leading Opposition presidential contender with 19.6 per cent support in a new Politrack Africa survey, while President William Ruto leads the overall presidential preference at 45.1 per cent. The survey, released at a press conference in Nairobi on Thursday, asked respondents which presidential candidate they would voteโ€ฆ

NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 1 – Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has emerged as the leading Opposition presidential contender with 19.6 per cent support in a new Politrack Africa survey, while President William Ruto leads the overall presidential preference at 45.1 per cent.

The survey, released at a press conference in Nairobi on Thursday, asked respondents which presidential candidate they would vote for if elections were held today.

Sifuna is followed by Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka at 10.3 per cent, former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiangโ€™i at 7.2 per cent and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua at 6.0 per cent.

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Sifuna gets green light to pursue Linda Mwananchi party registration

Published on October 1, 2026

Source: NTV KenyaBy Nick Mwirigi👁 44 views

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Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has secured a major legal victory in the fight over the Linda Mwananchi political identity after a tribunal quashed the Registrar of Political Partiesโ€™ decision blocking reservation of the name. The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal found that the rival Liberty National Democratic Alliance (LINDA) was neither provisionally nor fully registered and that its reservation of theโ€ฆ

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has secured a major legal victory in the fight over the Linda Mwananchi political identity after a tribunal quashed the Registrar of Political Partiesโ€™ decision blocking reservation of the name.

The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal found that the rival Liberty National Democratic Alliance (LINDA) was neither provisionally nor fully registered and that its reservation of the name made on November 15, 2024, had lapsed after the 90 days, leaving the name available for use by another party.

โ€œWe find that the reservation of Liberty National Democratic Alliance, LINDA, automatically lapsed by operation of law, and therefore, no administrative act or decision by the Registrar can breathe life into it,โ€ the Tribunal said.

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Why Sifunaโ€™s Linda Mwananchi name could complicate Rutoโ€™s 2027 strategy

Published on October 1, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Aloys Michael👁 44 views

William RutoEdwin SifunaUDA

The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal has handed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and his allies an important legal victory in their bid to turn Linda Mwananchi from a political movement into a formal electoral vehicle, a development that could complicate President William Rutoโ€™s 2027 strategy, even as opposition fragmentation remains a major uncertainty. The Tribunal on […]

The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal has handed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and his allies an important legal victory in their bid to turn Linda Mwananchi from a political movement into a formal electoral vehicle, a development that could complicate President William Rutoโ€™s 2027 strategy, even as opposition fragmentation remains a major uncertainty. The Tribunal on […]

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Sifuna gets party nod but will he beat key deadlines?

Published on September 30, 2026

Source: The Standard PoliticsBy Standard Digital👁 40 views

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Edwin Sifunas Linda Mwananchi Movement has won a legal battle over its proposed name but now faces a tight deadline to secure registration and meet electoral requirements ahead of the 2027 races.

Edwin Sifunas Linda Mwananchi Movement has won a legal battle over its proposed name but now faces a tight deadline to secure registration and meet electoral requirements ahead of the 2027 races.

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Win for Sifuna as tribunal orders reservation of Linda Mwananchi name

Published on September 30, 2026

Source: News โ€“ Capital FM KenyaBy IRENE MWANGI👁 43 views

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NAIROBI,Kenya Sep 30 – The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal has cleared the way for Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and his allies to secure the Linda Mwananchi name, setting aside the Registrar of Political Partiesโ€™ decision to decline its reservation. In a ruling delivered on Wednesday, the Tribunal found that the Registrar had no legal justification for rejecting the application toโ€ฆ

NAIROBI,Kenya Sep 30 – The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal has cleared the way for Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and his allies to secure the Linda Mwananchi name, setting aside the Registrar of Political Partiesโ€™ decision to decline its reservation.

In a ruling delivered on Wednesday, the Tribunal found that the Registrar had no legal justification for rejecting the application to reserve the name and directed the Registrar to reserve Linda Mwananchi within seven days.

The decision comes amid a separate dispute over the name Linda, claimed by the Liberty National Democratic Alliance (LINDA), which had sought to assert rights over the name and its political identity.

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Sifuna Given Free Hand to Choose Party for 2027 Race

Published on September 28, 2026

Source: AllAfrica News: KenyaBy News Desk👁 39 views

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale says Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has been given the final say on the political party through which his allies will pursue their ambitions ahead of the 2027 General Election.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale says Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has been given the final say on the political party through which his allies will pursue their ambitions ahead of the 2027 General Election.

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Sifuna mandated to lead the way for Linda Mwananchi brigade

Published on September 28, 2026

Source: The Standard PoliticsBy Standard Digital👁 34 views

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Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has shed light on how the Linda Mwananchi movement resolved its leadership question to settle on Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna.

Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has shed light on how the Linda Mwananchi movement resolved its leadership question to settle on Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna.

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