Big Blow to Sifuna as Top Linda Mwananchi Pioneer Endorses Another Prominent Figure for Presidency

Kitutu Masaba Member of Parliament Clive Gisairo has drawn attention after appearing alongside Jubilee Party leader Fred Matiang’i at a funeral in Esise Ward, in what appears to be a shift in his political activities ahead of the 2027 General Election.

Gisairo was among the pioneer supporters of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna’s Linda Mwananchi movement and previously accompanied him during several political rallies.

However, his recent public engagements with Matiang’i have raised questions about his continued involvement in Sifuna’s political camp.

During his recent engagements, Gisairo praised the former Interior Cabinet Secretary, describing him as a leader whose record of service would inspire future generations.

The Kitutu Masaba MP has also called on the Abagusii community to unite behind Matiang’i’s presidential ambitions, saying that unity would help the community achieve its political goals.

His latest position comes as several Gusii leaders openly associate themselves with Matiang’i’s 2027 presidential bid.

Among the leaders who have publicly backed Matiang’i are Kitutu Chache South MP Anthony Kibagendi, Bomachoge Borabu MP Obadiah Barongo and Borabu MP Patrick Osero.

Kibagendi was also previously associated with Sifuna’s Linda Mwananchi movement before increasingly appearing alongside Matiang’i.

The developments come at a time when Sifuna is working to expand his political network through The Equitable Party (TEP), which he is using as his political vehicle after efforts to formally register Linda Mwananchi faced challenges.

Other leaders previously associated with the movement have also pursued separate political initiatives, including Saboti MP Caleb Amisi and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino.

Meanwhile, a Swiss Poll International survey released on November 14 placed Sifuna at 15 per cent in presidential preference, while Matiang’i recorded 6 per cent.

Although Gisairo has not publicly announced his formal departure from Linda Mwananchi, his recent engagements have added another development to the changing political relationships within the opposition as leaders position themselves ahead of 2027.

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