Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has reached a major political milestone after The Equitable Party (TEP) officially approved changing its name to the Linda Mwananchi Movement (LMM) following its National Delegates Conference in Nairobi on Friday, November 13, 2026.
During the conference, delegates considered and ratified several resolutions relating to the party’s transition and amendments to its governing documents.
The delegates approved the change of the party’s name, together with proposed changes to its colours, symbol and headquarters.
“The Linda Mwananchi Movement is pleased to note that after deliberation on the agenda items, the TEP NDC adopted the following resolutions: The change of the party’s name from The Equitable Party to Linda Mwananchi Movement, together with the proposed changes to its colours, symbol and headquarters were approved,” a statement issued by Pauline Njoroge, the Head of Communications, read.
The approval follows the party’s proposals after a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting on October 8.
On October 10, the party publicly announced the proposed rebranding, including changes to its name, colours, symbol, and headquarters, alongside amendments to its constitution.
The party submitted the proposed name change to the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties, and it was published in the Kenya Gazette on October 16, 2026.
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Party Constitution and Election Rules Amended
The National Delegates Conference further approved proposed amendments to the party constitution.
“The proposed amendments to the party constitution were approved and adopted,” part of the notice read.
Earlier on October 23, the party outlined the proposed changes to the party’s governing documents.
Delegates also approved the party’s nomination and election rules, including the proposed amendments to the rules.
The party’s existing election rules provide for the establishment and responsibilities of the National Elections Board, procedures for conducting internal elections, nomination processes and notice requirements before party elections.
Rule 7 of the existing Election and Nomination Rules requires at least 21 days’ notice before party elections.
Linda Mwananchi to Hold Coalition Talks Ahead of 2027 General Elections
In another resolution, delegates approved coalition-building talks with like-minded political parties ahead of the 2027 General Elections.
The proposal comes amid previous engagements involving opposition political leaders, with discussions about opposition unity and the possibility of presenting a joint presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 elections.
At the October 30 launch of the movement’s headquarters, leaders from different political parties attended the event and expressed support for opposition unity.
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Tribunal Clears Way for Linda Mwananchi Transition
The Linda Mwananchi Movement transition came against the backdrop of a legal dispute over the National Delegates Conference, which the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal allowed to proceed on November 12.
Several party members questioned whether TEP had followed its constitution in establishing the Electoral College.
In addition, the complainants disputed the inclusion of proposed changes to the party constitution and other governing documents, arguing that the National Governing Council had not approved the agenda.
TEP opposed the case, saying the complainants should have exhausted the party’s internal dispute-resolution channels first.
The Tribunal declined to halt the conference but allowed the main complaint to proceed to a full hearing.
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