Sifuna's camp faces fresh hurdle as LINDA party objects name change

The Linda Mwananchi Movement, led by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, faces a fresh hurdle in an attempt to reserve its name at the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP).

Nairobi Senator and Linda Mwananchi leader Edwin Sifuna. Photo: FILE

This is after the Liberty National Democratic Alliance (LINDA) filed a formal objection with the Registrar of Political Parties regarding the proposed name change of The Equitable Party (TEP) to the "Linda Mwananchi Movement (LMM)".

TEP was launched on October 4, 2026, as Sifuna was unveiled as the party leader and its presidential candidate for the 2027 General Election.

Shortly afterwards, TEP gazetted a change of name to Linda Mwananchi Movement (LMM).

In a letter dated October 13, 2026, Registrar of Political Parties, John Lorionokou, said the office had reviewed the party's submitted documents supporting the proposed name change and had commenced the gazettement process under Section 20(1)(d) of the Political Parties Act.

However, on October 18, LINDA Founder and Treasurer Purity Ndanu contested the rebranding of TEP.

Source: Citizen Digital