Omanga, popularly known as Mama Miradi, made the announcement on Thursday, February 19, through a poster shared on her social media platforms.
In the poster, she confirmed that she would join the Sifuna-led team during the much-anticipated Kakamega rally scheduled for Saturday, February 21.
Her decision comes just days after she praised the movement’s massive turnout at the Kitengela rally held on Saturday, February 14.
Her decision comes just days after she praised the movement’s massive turnout at the Kitengela rally held on Saturday, February 14.
At the time, her remarks sparked speculation that she was warming up to the opposition-leaning outfit.
The development follows weeks of political suspense surrounding Omanga’s next move after she openly criticised President William Ruto’s administration.
Earlier this month, she appeared to be gravitating towards former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua.
On February 7, Omanga met Gachagua at a wedding event where she publicly faulted the government, drawing mixed reactions from Kenyans.
Gachagua later invited her to join his newly formed Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), and many political observers believed she was headed in that direction.
However, days later, Omanga shifted focus and began expressing admiration for the Linda Mwananchi movement.
However, days later, Omanga shifted focus and began expressing admiration for the Linda Mwananchi movement.
In one of her viral posts, she boldly declared that Ruto would be a one-term president, using the slogan: “Revolution si tafadhali… No fear… No retreat.”
On February 16, she added to the suspense by posting a cryptic message that read: “CHANGE is inevitable.” The statement fueled further debate about her political alignment before Thursday’s confirmation.
By aligning herself with Sifuna’s camp, Omanga now joins a team that includes outspoken leaders such as ODM deputy party leader Godfrey Osotsi, Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, Siaya governor James Orengo, Kisii senator Richard Onyonka, and Saboti MP Caleb Amisi.
Her announcement has attracted mixed reactions online. Some supporters welcomed her move, terming it bold and strategic ahead of future political contests. Others questioned her consistency, noting that she had only recently been linked to Gachagua’s camp.
One supporter wrote that Nairobi politics had gained a strong player, expressing confidence in her ability to deliver.
On February 16, she added to the suspense by posting a cryptic message that read: “CHANGE is inevitable.” The statement fueled further debate about her political alignment before Thursday’s confirmation.
By aligning herself with Sifuna’s camp, Omanga now joins a team that includes outspoken leaders such as ODM deputy party leader Godfrey Osotsi, Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, Siaya governor James Orengo, Kisii senator Richard Onyonka, and Saboti MP Caleb Amisi.
Her announcement has attracted mixed reactions online. Some supporters welcomed her move, terming it bold and strategic ahead of future political contests. Others questioned her consistency, noting that she had only recently been linked to Gachagua’s camp.
One supporter wrote that Nairobi politics had gained a strong player, expressing confidence in her ability to deliver.
Another likened her to a “lethal winger” in football, capable of shaking up the political field. Critics, however, urged her to remain firm in her new camp and avoid further shifts.
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