Fresh Trouble for Edwin Sifuna as Members Move to Court to Stop Crucial Friday Meeting

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna’s political camp has suffered a fresh setback after two members of The Equitable Party moved to court seeking to stop a crucial meeting scheduled for Friday, November 13, 2026.

The legal challenge threatens to disrupt Sifuna’s plans to transform The Equitable Party into the Linda Mwananchi Movement, a political outfit expected to play a significant role in the 2027 General Election.

The two members, Paul Kiragu Gachoka and Pamela Achieng Simwata, have approached the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal seeking orders to suspend the planned National Delegates Conference.

Through their lawyer, Eddy Otieno, the complainants argue that the party has failed to follow its constitution in organising the meeting.

They have raised concerns over the selection of delegates, approval of the meeting’s agenda and proposed amendments to the party’s governing documents.

The conference is expected to consider several important changes, including the proposed new party name, colours, symbol and headquarters. Delegates are also expected to discuss amendments to the party constitution and nomination rules.

However, the applicants argue that allowing the meeting to proceed could result in major institutional changes before the tribunal determines whether the process was conducted legally.

Sifuna’s political camp has opposed the application. The party’s lawyer, Duncan Anzala, argued that the complainants had failed to exhaust internal dispute-resolution mechanisms before approaching the tribunal.

He also questioned their intentions, claiming that their actions could delay the party’s preparations for the 2027 elections.

The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal has reserved its ruling for Thursday, November 12, just a day before the scheduled conference.

The decision could determine whether Sifuna’s team proceeds with its ambitious rebranding plans or faces another delay in its efforts to establish the Linda Mwananchi Movement as a fully restructured political party.

The development comes amid growing political activity within Sifuna’s camp ahead of the 2027 elections.

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