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Kalonzo recalls Wiper members campaigning with Sifuna’s movement
In Mombasa, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka told party members who had been campaigning with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna to return to Wiper activities.
He said cooperation with Sifuna’s camp should take place at the opposition coalition level.
Sifuna and his allies are building a separate identity for the Linda Mwananchi movement, which is associated with calls for accountability and opposition to the government.
His camp plans to rebrand The Equitable Party within three weeks after losing the chance to use the Ukombozi name.
Musyoka’s camp adopted that name for The Ukombozi Alliance.
The disagreement reflects competing efforts to build parties, attract supporters and gain influence in coalition talks ahead of Kenya’s 2027 election.
Musyoka also aims to make Wiper an alternative to ODM among Coast voters.
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka recalled party members who had been campaigning with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna to promote the Linda Mwananchi movement.
Musyoka said the members should focus on Wiper activities, with cooperation between the camps limited to the coalition level.
The directive highlights a contest within the opposition over party identity and grassroots political networks ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Sifuna’s camp plans to rebrand The Equitable Party within three weeks after losing the opportunity to use the Ukombozi name.
Musyoka said Wiper aims to attract Coast voters who have traditionally supported the Orange Democratic Movement.
- Who
- Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka recalled party members who had campaigned with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna.
- What
- Musyoka directed the members to concentrate on Wiper activities, with cooperation with Sifuna’s camp at coalition level.
- When
- Saturday, October 10, 2026.
- Where
- Mombasa, during a two-day political tour.
- Why
- Musyoka said the members should focus on Wiper Party activities as Sifuna’s camp develops a distinct political identity.
Kalonzo Musyoka and Wiper
Edwin Sifuna and his allies
Party activity
Kalonzo Musyoka and Wiper
Musyoka said recalled Wiper members should concentrate on Wiper activities.
Edwin Sifuna and his allies
Sifuna and his allies are seeking to establish a distinct political identity for Linda Mwananchi.
Cooperation
Kalonzo Musyoka and Wiper
Musyoka said the two camps should meet at coalition level.
Edwin Sifuna and his allies
Not stated as a direct response; Sifuna’s camp is planning to rebrand The Equitable Party.
Today we are in Mombasa and you can see Joshua Kimilu of Kaiti Constituency and Wundanyi MP Danson Mwashako who have moving around with Mr Sifuna have been recalled, we expect them now to concentrate with Wiper Party activities and leave Mr Sifuna also popularize his party as we meet at coalition level
ODM Party has been taking people of Coast for a ride that is why Wiper is coming to rescue the locals. We shall inherit all the votes and have biggest percentage of votes as we go for presidential seat
Sifuna took part in a joint media engagement in Nairobi.
During a political tour in Mombasa, Musyoka said Wiper members who had accompanied Sifuna had been recalled to focus on party activities.
Sifuna’s camp plans to rebrand The Equitable Party.
- Party leader
- Kalonzo Musyoka
- Senator
- Edwin Sifuna, Nairobi
- Movement
- Linda Mwananchi
- Election
- 2027 General Election
- Planned rebrand
- The Equitable Party within three weeks
- Political tour
- Mombasa, two days
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