Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's faction, Linda Mwananchi, has secured a temporary win in a dispute over the "Mwananchi Party" name. The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal issued orders allowing the faction to reserve the name pending the case's outcome.

• The Tribunal barred the Registrar of Political Parties from registering "Linda Mwananchi" or similar variations for others.
• Key figures involved include Senator Edwin Sifuna and officials of the LINDA Party.
• The dispute highlights growing political activity ahead of the 2027 General Election, with the matter set to resume on September 14, 2026.