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October 2, 2026
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Linda Mwananchi secures name after months-long legal battle

Linda Mwananchi secures name after months-long legal battle

NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 2 – The Linda Mwananchi Movement has finally secured reservation of its preferred political name, ending a months-long dispute with the Office of the Registrar of Political…..

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The Linda Mwananchi Movement has successfully secured its preferred political party name after a protracted legal battle with the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP).

  • The name reservation was approved on October 1, 2026, following a September 30 judgment by the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT).
  • Key figures involved in the challenge to the Registrar's initial rejection include Suba South MP Michael Caroli Omondi, former Law Society of Kenya president Faith Odhiambo, and activist Pauline Njoroge.
  • A central dispute revolved around a prior reservation of the name Liberty National Democratic Alliance (LINDA), which the Tribunal found had lapsed due to non-compliance with statutory timelines.

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