Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has disclosed details of an earlier power-sharing pact with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, revealing that their initial political roadmap within the Linda Mwananchi Movement underwent unexpected changes.
According to Owino, the original arrangement agreed upon during their transition away from their former party structures stipulated that Sifuna would serve as the presidential flagbearer while Owino assumed the role of party leader.
The legislator explained that the understanding was forged when the two leaders began charting an independent political course.
Under that plan, securing a dedicated political vehicle was meant to trigger a clear division of top leadership responsibilities ahead of the 2027 General Election. However, Owino noted that circumstances shifted along the way, altering the execution of their initial deal.
Owino’s revelation comes amid significant organizational developments within the camp.
On Friday, November 13, 2026, Sifuna’s political outfit, formerly known as The Equitable Party, officially rebranded to the Linda Mwananchi Movement following its National Delegates Conference in Nairobi, where delegates formally endorsed Sifuna for the 2027 presidential race.
Meanwhile, Owino had previously registered his own vehicle, The Mwananchi Party, as he focused on mobilizing grassroots support for his Nairobi gubernatorial bid.
Despite the shift in party leadership structures and the emergence of separate political vehicles, Owino has consistently maintained that he remains committed to backing Sifuna’s State House ambition.
He has previously emphasized that their political partnership remains intact as he concentrates on winning the Nairobi governor seat while rallying urban voters behind Sifuna’s presidential campaign.
The evolving dynamics highlight the delicate balancing act within the Linda Mwananchi camp as its key figures solidify their respective roles for the upcoming polls.
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