The Linda Mwananchi movement is set to intensify its political mobilisation in the Nyanza region with back-to-back rallies scheduled for Saturday and Sunday
The team, led by Edwin Sifuna, will begin its engagements in Vihiga on Saturday before proceeding to Kisumu on Sunday, April 26, where a major rally is planned.
The weekend events are expected to draw a host of prominent leaders allied to the movement, including Siaya Governor James Orengo, Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, Saboti MP Caleb Amisi, Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi and Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka, among other leaders.
The rallies come amid growing political activity across the country, with leaders increasingly taking their campaigns to the grassroots as they seek to rally support around key economic and governance issues.
On April 19, leaders allied to the Linda Mwananchi faction of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) held a series of public engagements in Nakuru.
The group began the day with a church service at Kivumbini PAG Church in Nakuru Town East before proceeding to a political rally at Mazembe Grounds in Nakuru Town West, where they addressed supporters for the better part of the day.
Orengo, one of the key figures in the faction, said the engagements are part of ongoing consultations aimed at safeguarding the party’s future.
Orengo revealed that he had met members of the Luo community in Nakuru to deliberate on the direction of ODM.
“As a principal of Linda Mwananchi, my message is very clear. I am in ODM to stay,” he said in a post on X.
He warned against what he termed as attempts to undermine the party from within, vowing to defend its legacy.
“I am committed to fighting from within to keep Baba’s spirit alive and ensure our party remains the voice of the people,” he added, in reference to ODM leader Raila Odinga.
Other leaders aligned to the faction have also vowed to resist what they describe as an attempted takeover of the party by the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA).
The group also announced
plans for three consecutive days of protests in June.Orengo said the demonstrations will be held on June 24, 25 and 26 to coincide with the anniversary of Gen Z-led protests.
“June 25 is coming, and we all remember Gen Zs lost lives for this country. So as Linda Mwananchi, we are asking you on June 24, 25 and 26 to make this country ungovernable. And that has happened before,” Orengo told congregants.
He added that the faction would not relent in what he termed as a struggle to “liberate the country,” vowing resilience in the face of possible state pushback.
“We do not fear any prison, we do not fear death. We do not fear anything but fear itself,” he declared. “The hour has come and the hour is now. This is a one-term administration.”
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