Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and allies of the Linda Mwananchi group are pointing fingers at President William Ruto's camp for alleged frustrations.

• The group claims their efforts to address students at JKUAT Karen campus on September 17, 2026, were blocked.
• Key players include Senator Edwin Sifuna and the Linda Mwananchi group.
• Allegations also include interference with the registration of their new political outfit and attempts to create divisions among leaders.

Linda Mwananchi is working to address internal disagreements regarding its leadership and the 2027 presidential ticket, which are threatening to derail its efforts to unite the opposition.

• Key figures involved include Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino.
• Babu Owino publicly announced he would skip Linda Mwananchi rallies to focus on his Nairobi governor bid.
• Talks between Osotsi and Babu Owino were held on Wednesday to de-escalate the situation.

A political event in Kisumu on Sunday, September 13, highlighted tensions within the Broad-Based coalition, particularly concerning party affiliations and political messaging.

• Attendees at President William Ruto’s engagement with grassroots leaders were reportedly given UDA-branded yellow caps with the slogan "Round Ni Mbili".
• The key organizations involved are the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and emerging political outfits.
• The article suggests internal power struggles and divisions within the movement, symbolized by the differing cap colors (orange vs. yellow), indicating disagreements over party use and broader political strategies.