From Tear Gas to 2027: Sifuna Turns Linda Mwananchi Rallies into Youth Call to Action

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna says the momentum behind the Linda Mwananchi rallies proves Kenyans are hungry for change. After four packed meetings, he thanked supporters for what he described as overwhelming solidarity. He said the turnout reassured him that reform conversations are resonating beyond party lines.

The rallies were organized by a group of Orange Democratic Movement dissenters, including Embakasi East MP Babu Owino and Siaya Governor James Orengo. Their message centers on accountability and internal democracy. Crowds gathered in different towns despite tight security and rising political tension.

In a recent television interview, Sifuna shifted focus to young people. He urged them to stop watching politics from the sidelines. His appeal was direct. Register. Organize. Contest seats in 2027. According to him, leadership renewal will only happen if the youth step forward and participate fully.

The senator also addressed the dramatic scenes in Kakamega, where police lobbed tear gas during a rally. In the confusion, tempers flared and strong words were exchanged. Later, a close friend of his mother called to express concern over his remarks. Sifuna acknowledged that such moments can provoke emotional reactions. Still, he maintained that the meeting would not be silenced.

Supporters eventually regrouped and continued with the event, singing and chanting. For Sifuna, that resilience mattered more than the disruption. He insists the movement is not centered on his personality. It is about policy, governance, and citizen empowerment.

As the road to 2027 slowly takes shape, the Linda Mwananchi rallies appear to be evolving into a broader mobilization platform. Whether it reshapes the political landscape remains uncertain. But one thing is clear. Sifuna wants the youth at the forefront of that change.