The Equitable Party has formally approved a change of name to the Linda Mwananchi Movement after delegates endorsed the rebranding at a National Delegates Conference held in Nairobi on Friday.

The delegates also approved amendments to the party's constitution, changes to its colours, symbol and headquarters, as well as revisions to its nomination and election rules.

In a statement issued after the meeting, the party said the resolutions were adopted as part of efforts to fulfil legal requirements and formalise its transition to the Linda Mwananchi Movement.

The National Delegates Conference further approved coalition-building talks with like-minded political parties ahead of the 2027 General Election.

"The NDC gave its approval of coalition building talks with like-minded political parties ahead of the 2027 General Elections," the statement said.

The party's head of communication Pauline Njoroge said the resolutions marked an important step in strengthening its organisational structure.

The rebranding follows a series of steps taken by the movement to adopt The Equitable Party as its political vehicle ahead of the next General Election.

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna was unveiled as the party leader during its launch on October 4, where he was also presented as the movement's preferred presidential candidate.

At the time, Sifuna said the party would seek to change its name to Linda Mwananchi Movement, a political identity that had featured prominently in his mobilisation activities.

The party's National Executive Council had approved the proposed name change on October 8, paving the way for the formal process.

The movement has stepped up grassroots mobilisation through public rallies and county tours, seeking to expand its support beyond Nairobi ahead of the 2027 elections.

Its engagements have taken it to several counties, including Busia, Bungoma, Trans Nzoia, Kakamega, Homa Bay, Kisii, Meru and Taita Taveta.

The tours have been used to engage residents on issues including governance, the economy and the cost of living, while building support for the movement's political agenda.

In July, Sifuna said the movement had held rallies in 14 counties and would continue visiting the remaining counties as he sought to gauge its national appeal before making a decision on his presidential ambitions.

The movement also held a series of rallies in Western Kenya, with leaders including Sifuna, Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi and Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya taking part in the mobilisation activities.

On October 30, the movement unveiled its headquarters in Lavington, Nairobi, in a ceremony attended by opposition leaders, including former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa.

The offices are expected to serve as the movement's operational base as it builds its political structures and coordinates activities across the country.