In an official notice issued on Thursday morning, the political outfit linked to Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna confirmed that logistical preparations are complete and imposed strict attendance protocols restricting access solely to accredited county delegates.
Friday’s conference is designed to formally ratify the party’s rebranding and institutional transition from The Equitable Party (TEP) to the Linda Mwananchi Movement, following its high-profile unveiling at Nairobi's Serena Hotel on October 4.
According to the party secretariat, delegates will consider and approve critical resolutions touching on the movement's new identity, leadership structure, and operational readiness ahead of the 2027 General Election.
However, the transition faces legal headwinds after a registered TEP member, Emmanuel Wellingtone Khamala—represented by lawyer Danstan Omari—filed a complaint at the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal on Wednesday seeking to halt the conference.
The petitioner challenges Senator Sifuna’s eligibility to lead the outfit and contends that officials unveiled during the party's launch were irregularly appointed rather than democratically elected through grassroots branch polls.
While the complaint names the party’s National Executive Committee, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), and the Registrar of Political Parties as respondents, the Linda Mwananchi leadership maintained that no court order has stopped the meeting, urging members for cooperation as it formalizes its new political vehicle.
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