Linda Mwananchi raises Sh1.6m during Western tour
The Linda Mwananchi movement, led by Senator Edwin Sifuna, raised over Sh1.6 million during a tour of Western Kenya. The funds were collected through small-scale contributions from supporters, which Sifuna framed as a move toward grassroots-funded politics.
Why it matters
The fundraising method signals a shift in political financing strategies in Kenya, aiming to reduce reliance on wealthy donors.
Linda Mwananchi leaders during their Western Region tour / HANDOUT The Linda Mwananchi movement has raised Sh1, 629, 662 million during its Western Kenya tour led by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna over the weekend.
According to figures released by the movement, the funds were collected through cash and M-Pesa contributions from thousands of supporters who attended rallies across the region.
Bungoma recorded the highest collections, raising Sh914, 473 through M-Pesa donations from 13,528 contributors.
Kitale followed with Sh692, 124 raised through M-Pesa contributions from 9,952 donors, while Kamukuywa contributed Sh23,065 in cash donations.
Sifuna led the Linda Mwananchi movement across the Western region, where he held public rallies and met residents.
Following the fundraising drive, Linda Mwananchi thanked residents of the Western region for turning out in large numbers and contributing to the movement.
The movement said the support and donations reflected growing grassroots backing for its activities.
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