VIDEO: Linda Mwananchi Leader Gets a Lively Reception in Dubai as Kenyans Chant Wantam

The Linda Mwananchi Movement has taken its political message beyond Kenya after one of its senior leaders met Kenyans living in Dubai, where supporters were heard chanting slogans against President William Ruto’s re-election bid.

Videos circulating on Facebook and X captured the Kisii Senator engaging members of the Kenyan diaspora in the United Arab Emirates.

During the gatherings, participants repeatedly chanted “WANTAM”, a slogan associated with the opposition’s push to deny Ruto a second term in the 2027 General Election.

Some attendees also declared their support for Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, with chants suggesting that their political position was aligned with his leadership.

The Kisii Senator, who serves as a senior figure in the movement, was seen interacting with Kenyans abroad while communicating Linda Mwananchi’s political message.

His Dubai engagements come weeks after Sifuna unveiled the movement’s leadership structure during the launch of its Lavington headquarters in late October.

During the event, Sifuna proposed the Kisii Senator for the position of National Treasurer.

The senator is also described as a founding member of the movement and has publicly expressed readiness to serve in the proposed role.

However, the appointments are subject to ratification by the movement’s National Delegates Convention.

The Dubai meetings point to an effort by Linda Mwananchi to build connections with Kenyans living outside the country as it continues organising ahead of the next General Election.

The movement has increasingly used the WANTAM slogan during its public engagements to communicate opposition to Ruto’s anticipated re-election campaign.

The latest videos have attracted attention because they show the political message being carried to Kenyans beyond the country’s borders.

However, the gatherings alone do not establish the level of support the movement enjoys among the wider Kenyan diaspora.

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