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October 4, 2026
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Sifuna Announces Upcoming Changes to TEP Moments After Being Named Party Leader

Sifuna Announces Upcoming Changes to TEP Moments After Being Named Party Leader

Nairobi Senator and 2027 Presidential aspirant Edwin Sifuna has revealed more plans to cushion his 2027 presidential ambitions, after months-long party name disputes...

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Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has confirmed plans to rebrand The Equitable Party (TEP) to the Linda Mwananchi Movement, aiming for the 2027 General Election.

  • The rebranding faced initial rejection from the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) due to public interest concerns and a clash with an inactive acronym.
  • The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT) later overturned the rejection on September 30, 2026, deeming it unconstitutional.
  • Kakamega Governor Boni Khalwale revealed that several party names were used as "decoys" to protect the Linda Mwananchi Movement brand.
  • Sifuna stated the party will retain its current identity if further obstacles prevent the name change.

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