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TEP NEC approves rebranding as Linda Mwananchi Movement ahead of 2027 elections

Published on October 8, 2026

Source: News โ€“ Capital FM KenyaBy IRENE MWANGI👁 48 views

Edwin SifunaTEP

NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 8 – The ball has been set rolling for the adoption of the Linda Mwananchi Movement as the new identity of The Equitable Party (TEP), after the partyโ€™s National Executive Council approved the proposed rebranding. The development brings Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifunaโ€™s political outfit closer to securing a formal political vehicle under the Linda Mwananchi banner aheadโ€ฆ

NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 8 – The ball has been set rolling for the adoption of the Linda Mwananchi Movement as the new identity of The Equitable Party (TEP), after the partyโ€™s National Executive Council approved the proposed rebranding.

The development brings Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifunaโ€™s political outfit closer to securing a formal political vehicle under the Linda Mwananchi banner ahead of the 2027 General Election.

The decision by the TEP NEC follows the unveiling of the party as the political vehicle adopted by the Linda Mwananchi Movement, with Sifuna emerging as its face and leader.

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Tom Ojienda: Railaโ€™s political base will hand Ruto second term in 2027

Published on October 8, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Emmanuel Rono👁 44 views

William RutoUDA

Kisumu Senator Tom Ojienda has claimed that the political base built by the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga will play a key role in securing President William Ruto a second term in the 2027 General Election. Ojienda said Railaโ€™s political network and supporters had become an important pillar of the broad-based political arrangement between […]

Kisumu Senator Tom Ojienda has claimed that the political base built by the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga will play a key role in securing President William Ruto a second term in the 2027 General Election. Ojienda said Railaโ€™s political network and supporters had become an important pillar of the broad-based political arrangement between […]

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Southampton boss Eckert given suspended ban over 'Spygate'

Published on October 8, 2026

Source: Citizen DigitalBy News Desk👁 39 views

Southampton boss Tonda Eckert on Wednesday escaped major punishment for his role in the so-called "Spygate" scandal after the Football Association announced a suspended ban. Eckert has also been fined ยฃ28,000 ($37,000) and given a reprimand but avoided a lengthy ban and is free to continue in his role at the Championship club. Saints were kicked out of last season'sโ€ฆ

Southampton boss Tonda Eckert on Wednesday escaped major punishment for his role in the so-called "Spygate" scandal after the Football Association announced a suspended ban.

Eckert has also been fined ยฃ28,000 ($37,000) and given a reprimand but avoided a lengthy ban and is free to continue in his role at the Championship club.

Saints were kicked out of last season's Championship play-off final and docked four points in the current campaign, having admitted three breaches of English Football League regulations after being caught snooping on semi-final opponents Middlesbrough and two other teams.

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Kenyan newspapers review: Details emerge on why Sifuna, Gachagua rejected push to join Azimio

Published on October 8, 2026

Source: Tuko.co.keBy News Desk👁 34 views

Rigathi GachaguaEdwin SifunaKalonzo MusyokaDCPAzimio

Read how Raila Odingaโ€™s Bondo mausoleum was unveiled, and why Edwin Sifuna and Rigathi Gachagua reject joining Kalonzo Musyokaโ€™s Azimio alliance for 2027 race.

Read how Raila Odingaโ€™s Bondo mausoleum was unveiled, and why Edwin Sifuna and Rigathi Gachagua reject joining Kalonzo Musyokaโ€™s Azimio alliance for 2027 race.

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NLP enters Migwani race as Muli unveils Andrew Kaleli

Published on October 8, 2026

Source: KBC DigitalBy KBC Digital👁 46 views

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The National Liberal Party (NLP) has formally entered the race for the Migwani Ward MCA seat after party leader Dr. Augustus Kyalo Muli unveiled Andrew Kaleli as its candidate for the November 17 by-election. The unveiling, held in Mwingi West, sets the stage for a high-stakes contest where NLP will face off against candidates from Wiper Democratic Movement, the Unitedโ€ฆ

The National Liberal Party (NLP) has formally entered the race for the Migwani Ward MCA seat after party leader Dr. Augustus Kyalo Muli unveiled Andrew Kaleli as its candidate for the November 17 by-election.

The unveiling, held in Mwingi West, sets the stage for a high-stakes contest where NLP will face off against candidates from Wiper Democratic Movement, the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), and the National Economic Development Party (NEDP) associated with former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko.

Addressing supporters, Muli warned that the country has witnessed violence in almost all by-elections held so far and called on the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to be vigilant in Migwani.

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Donald Trumpโ€™s Texas rally rocked by repeated protests

Published on October 8, 2026

Source: People DailyBy The Guardian👁 33 views

Donald Trumpโ€™s latest campaign rally was rocked by repeated protests on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, as the US president urged Texas voters to back embattled Senate candidate Ken Paxton. At least half a dozen demonstrators interrupted the US president during his remarks in San Antonio, with some led away by police. One was physically assaulted […]

Donald Trumpโ€™s latest campaign rally was rocked by repeated protests on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, as the US president urged Texas voters to back embattled Senate candidate Ken Paxton. At least half a dozen demonstrators interrupted the US president during his remarks in San Antonio, with some led away by police. One was physically assaulted […]

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2027 plan: Gachagua's DCP to partner with Sifuna's TEP

Published on October 8, 2026

Source: The Standard PoliticsBy Standard Digital👁 42 views

Rigathi GachaguaEdwin SifunaDCPTEP

Edwin Sifunas presidential bid is reshaping Opposition alliances, with Rigathi Gachaguas DCP signalling willingness to work with him and potentially strengthen his claim to the Opposition ticket.

Edwin Sifunas presidential bid is reshaping Opposition alliances, with Rigathi Gachaguas DCP signalling willingness to work with him and potentially strengthen his claim to the Opposition ticket.

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