Sifuna, Natembeya handed top roles as Linda Mwananchi unveils leadership
The Linda Mwananchi Movement in Kenya has unveiled its leadership team ahead of the 2027 General Election, appointing Edwin Sifuna as party leader-designate. The movement aims to formalize its structure through an upcoming National Delegates Convention.
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Some of the officials of the Linda Mwananchi Movement/X Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has been named the party leader-designate of the Linda Mwananchi Movement (LMM), with Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya appointed to head its presidential campaign.
The appointments were announced Friday during the official launch of the movement, which is seeking to establish its leadership ahead of the 2027 General Election.
In a notice issued by the movement's communication head Pauline Njoroge, Sifuna will be deputised by former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza, Faith Odhiambo and Patrick Makau, while a fourth deputy party leader position has been reserved for the Coast region.
"Their appointments are subject to approval by the movement's National Delegates Convention (NDC) scheduled for November 13, 2026," said Njoroge.
Siaya Senator Godfrey Osotsi has been named chairperson-designate, with former Makadara MP Reuben Ndolo appointed vice-chairperson. A second vice-chairperson position has also been reserved for the Coast region.
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