Sifuna Faces New Woes in Bid to Register Linda Mwananchi Party

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna faces a challenge to the proposed renaming of The Equitable Party (TEP) as the Linda Mwananchi Movement. On October 21, Chepalungu parliamentary aspirant Ruto Festus asked the Registrar of Political Parties to verify whether party delegates approved the change, as required by TEP’s constitution. The party’s National Executive Committee began the process on October 8, which also proposes changes to the party’s colours, symbol and constitution. The Registrar has started the statutory gazettement process, while the objection adds to hurdles for Sifuna ahead of the 2027 General Election.