Sifuna team targets non-ODM bases
It has its eyes on the vote-rich Mt Kenya region amid speculations of secret opposition realignments ahead of the 2027 elections...
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The ODM splinter group, Linda Mwananchi, led by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, is expanding its national outreach beyond traditional ODM strongholds and targeting vote-rich regions like Mt Kenya as part of its 2027 election strategy.
- The group's next major rally is scheduled for June 14 in Thika Town, a crucial area for presidential election outcomes.
- Linda Mwananchi, previously successful in ODM strongholds, is now aiming to resonate with voters in areas that have not traditionally supported Raila Odinga's party.
- This shift in strategy follows discussions about potential opposition realignments and a united front for the 2027 elections, with a recent poll indicating strong support for a Sifuna-Kalonzo Musyoka presidential ticket.
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