The Registrar of Political Parties has approved the change of The Equitable Party (TEP) name to Linda Mwananchi Movement (LMM).
In a letter dated October 13, 2026, the Registrar of Political Parties and Chief Executive Officer J. C. Lorionokou confirmed that the office had received and reviewed the party’s documents supporting the proposed name change.
Following the review, ORPP said it had initiated the gazettement process in accordance with Section 20(1)(d) of the Political Parties Act.
“Upon review of the documents, this Office has initiated the process of gazettement of the proposed change of party name in accordance with Section 20 (1) (d) of the Political Parties Act, Cap. 7D,” read part of the statement.
ORPP Approves Equitable Party Name Change to Linda Mwananchi Movement
The documents included a resolution passed by the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) on October 8, 2026, approving the change, a signed attendance list, a meeting notice and the statutory form required for the process.
According to the letter, TEP also submitted Statutory Form PP.10 for the name change, alongside proof of publication in the Daily Nation on October 10 and on the party’s official website.
Upon expiry of the 14-day period following publication in the newspaper, the party must inform the registrar of any representations received from the public regarding the proposed name change.
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“Following the expiry of fourteen (14) days from the date of publication of the change of name in the newspaper, the party is requested to apprise this Office of representations received from the public, if any, regarding the proposed change of party name and the manner in which such representations have been addressed,” read part of the statement.
TEP is also required to explain how it has addressed any concerns raised, in line with Section 20(4) of the Political Parties Act.
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Launch of TEP
On October 4, 2026, Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna was formally installed as the leader of The Equitable Party (TEP) during a launch ceremony in Nairobi, where outgoing officials handed over the party’s leadership.
Sifuna was also named the party’s preferred presidential candidate for the 2027 General Election.
TEP party leader Gilbert Marava said the party had resolved to restructure its leadership to accommodate Sifuna and his supporters.
“On our end, we have decided to restructure, and in the process, those who registered will stay, and we will bring in our brothers,” Marava said.
Marava added that Sifuna was expected to run for president under the party’s ticket and take over its leadership.
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