Babu isolated as Linda Mwananchi chiefs back Sifuna in ‘27 party tiff
A majority of leaders within the Linda Mwananchi political group are aligning with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna regarding the choice of their political vehicle for the 2027 elections, potentially isolating Embakasi East MP Babu Owino. Owino, who aims to unseat Governor Johnson Sakaja, opposes the Ukombozi People’s Party, insisting on his Mwananchi Party, but key figures like George Natembeya and Boni Khalwale back Sifuna.
Why it matters
This internal political struggle could significantly impact the Linda Mwananchi group's unity and effectiveness in the upcoming 2027 elections, potentially jeopardizing Babu Owino's gubernatorial ambitions in Nairobi.
Linda Mwananchi team in past rally A majority of Linda Mwananchi top guns are gravitating towards Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna over the choice of political vehicle the group should use in the 2027 elections.
The move is likely to leave Embakasi East MP Babu Owino isolated as he fights to unseat Governor Johnson Sakaja from City Hall.
Babu has emerged as the most vocal opponent of the push to use Ukombozi People’s Party as the movement’s electoral vehicle.
The vocal MP insist that his Mwananchi Party had initially been settled on before Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya brought in Ukombozi Party at the last minute.
So far, Natembeya, Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale, Kabuchai MP Majimbo Kalasinga have all sided with Sifuna.
Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka has also given hints he backs Sifuna while remaining optimistic the differences can be sorted.
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