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Linda Mwananchi prepares candidates for Kenya’s 2027 elections

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Linda Mwananchi prepares candidates for Kenya’s 2027 elections

Kenyan movement Linda Mwananchi will soon announce the opening of registration for candidates for the 2027 general elections. Its leader Edwin Sifuna has barred aspirants from holding local party positions during the selection process, according to Tuko.

The Linda Mwananchi Movement, a Kenyan political party led by Edwin Sifuna, will soon open official registration for candidates wishing to contest under its banner in the 2027 general elections. The announcement was made on Saturday 17 October by Pauline Njoroge, the party’s acting communications official, according to Tuko.

Edwin Sifuna has nevertheless set a condition for prospective candidates: they must not hold any position in the party’s local structures during the nomination process. The rule is intended to ensure fair nominations, according to Pauline Njoroge, quoted by Tuko.

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