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Edwin Sifuna unveils proposed Linda Mwananchi leadership team

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Kenyan senator Edwin Sifuna has presented a proposed leadership team for the Linda Mwananchi movement, including Godfrey Osotsi, Caroli Omondi and Kawira Mwangaza. The structure is to be submitted to delegates at the national convention scheduled for 13 November, Tuko reports.

Nairobi senator Edwin Sifuna proposed a leadership team for Linda Mwananchi, the Kenyan party he is leading ahead of the 2027 general election, on Friday 30 October. Godfrey Osotsi is proposed as national chair, Caroli Omondi as secretary-general and former Meru governor Kawira Mwangaza as the party’s deputy chair, Tuko reports.

Trans-Nzoia Governor George Natembeya is proposed to chair the board of trustees and lead the movement’s presidential campaign. Patrick Makau and Faith Odhiambo are also proposed as deputy chairs, while Boni Khalwale is named for political affairs and campaigns.

Edwin Sifuna presented the team at the opening of Linda Mwananchi’s national headquarters in Lavington, Nairobi. The proposed structure is to be submitted to delegates at the national convention scheduled for 13 November, which is expected to formalise the party’s structures. Former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua, Kalonzo Musyoka and Eugene Wamalwa were among the opposition leaders present, according to Tuko.

The presentation follows Linda Mwananchi’s preparation of candidates for the 2027 election. Edwin Sifuna was announced as Linda Mwananchi’s candidate for 2027 on 4 October.

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