This marks a major shift after months of operating as an unregistered movement.
The movement has already staged nationwide rallies and launched a dedicated supporter website. It has also crowdfunded logistics through a personal paybill managed by Sifuna directly.
Sifuna's camp now appears ready to seek official recognition from relevant government authorities. The timing follows a high profile meeting held recently at Kalonzo Musyoka's Nairobi office.
Kalonzo hosted Sifuna and other Linda Mwananchi leaders including Embakasi East MP Babu Owino. The gathering served as a public show of opposition solidarity ahead of 2027.
During the engagement Kalonzo reaffirmed he would never join President Ruto's administration. He stressed the importance of building a united opposition front moving forward together.
Sources close to the talks indicate Kalonzo encouraged formalising the movement into a proper party. This would allow it to serve as a credible vehicle within any coalition.
Linda Mwananchi emerged earlier this year as the banner for ODM members opposing broad-based government. Sifuna alongside allies like Governor James Orengo used the slogan extensively during rallies.
An earlier attempt by an outsider to reserve a similar name was previously rejected. Authorities cited resemblance to an existing slogan and raised public interest concerns then.
Sifuna's side had opposed that earlier bid insisting the name belonged to their campaign. Without legal party status the movement currently cannot nominate candidates for elections.
It has relied heavily on online supporter registration which quickly passed twenty five thousand. Small donations through the paybill have also supported relentless grassroots tours nationwide.
Recent polls have shown Sifuna rising into double digit presidential support recently. His faction continues dominating ODM opinion polls against a rival group aligned differently.
Formal registration would allow the outfit to field candidates and open institutional accounts. It could also help negotiate coalition seats from a stronger legal position.
Whether the Registrar approves the name remains uncertain at this stage currently. The coming weeks are expected to reveal how other opposition figures respond to this move.
The movement has already staged nationwide rallies and launched a dedicated supporter website. It has also crowdfunded logistics through a personal paybill managed by Sifuna directly.
Sifuna's camp now appears ready to seek official recognition from relevant government authorities. The timing follows a high profile meeting held recently at Kalonzo Musyoka's Nairobi office.
Kalonzo hosted Sifuna and other Linda Mwananchi leaders including Embakasi East MP Babu Owino. The gathering served as a public show of opposition solidarity ahead of 2027.
During the engagement Kalonzo reaffirmed he would never join President Ruto's administration. He stressed the importance of building a united opposition front moving forward together.
Sources close to the talks indicate Kalonzo encouraged formalising the movement into a proper party. This would allow it to serve as a credible vehicle within any coalition.
Linda Mwananchi emerged earlier this year as the banner for ODM members opposing broad-based government. Sifuna alongside allies like Governor James Orengo used the slogan extensively during rallies.
An earlier attempt by an outsider to reserve a similar name was previously rejected. Authorities cited resemblance to an existing slogan and raised public interest concerns then.
Sifuna's side had opposed that earlier bid insisting the name belonged to their campaign. Without legal party status the movement currently cannot nominate candidates for elections.
It has relied heavily on online supporter registration which quickly passed twenty five thousand. Small donations through the paybill have also supported relentless grassroots tours nationwide.
Recent polls have shown Sifuna rising into double digit presidential support recently. His faction continues dominating ODM opinion polls against a rival group aligned differently.
Formal registration would allow the outfit to field candidates and open institutional accounts. It could also help negotiate coalition seats from a stronger legal position.
Whether the Registrar approves the name remains uncertain at this stage currently. The coming weeks are expected to reveal how other opposition figures respond to this move.
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