The Linda Mwananchi Movement will formally unveil its political party and headquarters today in Lavington, Nairobi, as it steps up efforts to establish a political machinery ahead of the 2027 General Election.
The launch marks the latest phase in the movement’s transition from The Equitable Party (TEP), which was acquired as its political vehicle before being rebranded as Linda Mwananchi Movement.
The rebranding process has been undertaken through the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP).
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna is expected to formally take charge of the new outfit, having earlier been endorsed as its party leader and preferred presidential candidate for the 2027 election.
The event will also see the unveiling of some members of the party’s national leadership as the team moves to establish structures across the country.
KUJ, MCK to unveil survey on journalists’ welfare
Elsewhere, the Kenya Union of Journalists (KUJ), in collaboration with the Media Council of Kenya (MCK), is expected unveil findings of a survey examining the welfare and working conditions of journalists in Kenya.
The inaugural State of Journalists’ Welfare Survey will assess journalists’ pay, employment security, access to benefits, working hours and mental wellbeing.
The findings are expected to shed light on challenges facing media practitioners, including low salaries, limited job security, inadequate employee benefits and increased workloads.
They will be presented during a one-day conference at Emara Ole Sereni Hotel along Mombasa Road, Nairobi bringing together media stakeholders to discuss journalists’ welfare and press freedom.
Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and MSME Development Wycliffe Oparanya will deliver the main address.
CFF to unveil report on Kenya’s human rights record
Civil society organisations under the Civic Freedoms Forum (CFF) are set to release a report assessing the state of human rights and governance in Kenya over the past year.
The report, covering the period from September 2025 to October 2026, is expected to examine developments affecting civic freedoms, human rights and governance during the period.
The organisations will present their findings and recommendations during an event scheduled for 11.30 am.
The event will bring together civil society actors and other stakeholders to discuss the findings and their implications for governance and human rights in the country.
People’s Party holds inaugural Aspirants Forum
The People’s Party, led by Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro, will on Friday hold an Aspirants Forum targeting 500 participants in what the party describes as its first-ever training programme for political aspirants.
Nyoro said the inaugural cohort would undergo training aimed at preparing them for leadership and elective positions.
In a statement, the party leader said the initiative seeks to transform political aspirants into leaders capable of taking up public leadership roles.
The forum is expected to bring together 500 aspirants as the party steps up efforts to build its political structures ahead of the 2027 General Election
