Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has unveiled The Equitable Party (TEP) as his new political vehicle.
The Equitable Party is not a newly registered political outfit.
Records from the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) show that the party was officially registered on March 25, 2022, and carries certificate serial number 100.
The party’s slogan is “Tusawazishe,” a Swahili word meaning “Let us equalize.”
The party’s vision is to build an equitable, prosperous, and modern nation where citizens enjoy social, economic, and democratic rights.
TEP’s mission is to promote economic and social justice through equitable distribution of national resources while empowering individuals and communities to participate in development and nation-building.
Its programs are designed around local needs and community priorities.
The party advocates policies aimed at reducing economic disparities, expanding opportunities for marginalized groups, promoting responsible management of public resources and advancing sustainable development.
Environmental conservation and climate action also feature prominently in its agenda.
How to Join The Equitable Party
The Equitable Party has launched a membership recruitment drive as it seeks to expand its support base ahead of the 2027 General Election.
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Individuals can join the party by dialing the USSD code *509# on their mobile phones and following the prompts.
Applicants are required to select The Equitable Party and enter Party Code 100 during the registration process.
According to ORPP records, the party’s headquarters is located in Nairobi along Mtito Andei Road, off Lenana Road.
Sifuna’s unveiling of The Equitable Party attracted several prominent political figures from across the country.
Among those present were Siaya Governor James Orengo, Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya, Senators Godfrey Osotsi, Richard Onyonka and Boni Khalwale, as well as MPs Babu Owino, Caroli Omondi, Patrick Makau, Antony Kibagendi, Jack Wamboka and Majimbo Kalasinga.
Sifuna’s eventual adoption of The Equitable Party comes after months of frustration in his efforts to establish a political vehicle under the Linda Mwananchi banner.
The Nairobi Senator and his allies sought to reserve and register the name Linda Mwananchi Movement, arguing that it had become a recognizable opposition brand through rallies and grassroots mobilization across the country.
However, the ORPP declined the application, citing similarities with another outfit using the acronym LINDA.
The dispute escalated to the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT), where Sifuna’s team argued that the Registrar had unlawfully blocked their application and infringed on their constitutional right to form a political party.
The tribunal agreed, ruling that the rejection lacked legal justification and ordering the Registrar to reserve the name within seven days.
The tribunal further found that the rival reservation the Registrar relied on had already lapsed under the law and could not be revived administratively.
Push for a United Opposition Front
As preparations for the 2027 General Election gather pace, opposition leaders have intensified efforts to rally behind a single presidential candidate.
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In August 2026, members of the United Alternative Government signed a memorandum of understanding committing themselves to work together and support a common candidate in the next election.
The move aimed to avoid a split opposition vote and strengthen efforts to challenge President William Ruto.
The push for unity has brought together leaders from different political formations, including Kalonzo Musyoka of Wiper Democratic Movement, Eugene Wamalwa of DAP-Kenya, Rigathi Gachagua of Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), Martha Karua of People’s Liberation Party (PLP) and former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i.
The leaders have held a series of consultations and joint political tours as they seek to build a broad opposition coalition ahead of the polls.
The Linda Mwananchi Movement, which is associated with Edwin Sifuna, has also featured prominently in opposition unity discussions.
In June, movement leaders said they would remain united ahead of the election, while subsequent talks explored the possibility of creating a common opposition platform and agreeing on a single flag bearer to face the incumbent administration in 2027.
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