Sifuna, Babu Owino and Linda Mwananchi principals close ranks after weeks of tension

Sifuna, Babu Owino signal unity after Linda Mwananchi meeting as principals renew commitment to their shared goal.

After weeks of tension that threatened to split the Linda Mwananchi political formation with rival factions emerging and supporters allied to various politicians in the outfit clashing online, Edwin Sifuna teamed up with

The meeting held on Saturday, September 26, 2026, brought together several leaders, including Babu Owino, Boni Khalwale, Godfrey Osotsi, Richard Onyonka, and Caroli Omondi.

Others who attended the meeting include former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza, George Natembeya, and Anthony Kibagendi.

Linda Mwananchi Principals after the retreat on Saturday, September 26, 2026.

The Nairobi Senator provided an update on his social media platforms, promising his supporters that better times lie ahead.

Without delving into the detail, Sifuna noted that although the meeting ended late, it ended on a very good note, signalling renewed commitment to the goal shared by the principals.

“Linda Mwananchi retreat imeisha late lakini imeisha mzuri. Always a pleasure being in the company of these great leaders! Mbele kuzuri sana!” Sifuna stated.

Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino, who was among those who took part in the meeting, also provided an update that captured their renewed commitment.

Hinting at the objective of the meeting, the lawmaker emphasised that achieving their common objective of sending President William Ruto home and forming the next government requires unity, coordination and a willingness to work together.

Linda Mwananchi Principals after the retreat on Saturday, September 26, 2026.

Today, we held a successful meeting with the Linda Mwananchi Principals to consolidate our bases, strengthen our cooperation, and reaffirm our shared commitment to working together.

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We agreed that achieving our common political objective requires unity, coordination, and a willingness to work together. By bringing our respective strengths and networks together, we can build a stronger and more united movement for the journey ahead.

The unity of the opposition and their resolve to capture power in 2027 elections came under heavy turbulence with the race to register parties and unveil new alliances exposing the cracks.

Babu Owino has since unveiled The Mwananchi Party, with the Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Alliance rebranding to the Ukombozi Alliance and coalescing around Kalonzo Musyoka.

Linda Mwananchi Principals after the retreat on Saturday, September 26, 2026.

The realignments saw focus shift to Sifuna with anticipation building that he would announce his political home in the coming days.

His close associates have in recent days set the stage for a much-anticipated announcement on his party of choice amid speculation that the announcement would be accompanied by official declaration of his bid for the presidency.

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