Sifuna names Mwangaza, Natembeya to key roles in Linda Mwananchi Movement

Sifuna names Mwangaza, Natembeya to key roles in Linda Mwananchi Movement - Eugene Wamalwa, Kalonzo Musyoka, Edwin Sifuna and Rigathi Gachagua during the launch of the Linda Mwananchi Movement headquarters in Lavington, Nairobi. (Photo: Edwin Sifuna/Facebook)

Under the proposed leadership structure, Sifuna will serve as the Movement's leader, deputised by former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza, former LSK president Faith Odhiambo and Mavoko MP Patrick Makau.

Edwin Sifuna has unveiled former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza and Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya as key figures in his State House bid during the launch of the Linda Mwananchi Movement headquarters in Lavington, Nairobi.

Speaking at the launch, Sifuna said the party will hold a National Delegates Convention (NDC) on November 13 to ratify the proposed list of officials. He expressed confidence that the team's blend of experience and resolve would help drive his vision.

Under the proposed leadership structure, Sifuna will serve as the Movement's leader, deputised by Mwangaza, former LSK president Faith Odhiambo and Mavoko MP Patrick Makau.

According to Sifuna, the party will have four deputy party leaders, with the Coast region representative yet to be unveiled.

Edwin Sifuna and Rigathi Gachagua during the launch of the Linda Mwananchi Movement headquarters in Lavington, Nairobi. (Photo: Edwin Sifuna/Facebook)

Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi will serve as chairperson, while Suba South MP Caroli Omondi will be the Secretary-General.

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Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka will serve as national treasurer, while Pauline Njoroge will deputise Caroli. Abigael Gikonyo will deputise Onyonka, while former Makadara MP Reuben Ndolo will serve as vice chairperson. Funyula MP Oundo Mudenyo will serve as the party's deputy organising secretary.

Natembeya will chair the party's board of trustees and also head the presidential campaign team, with Odhiambo serving as his deputy.

“This team is not final. There are very, very many positions to be filled as we will be consulting to fill them,” said Sifuna.

“Within the next month we shall open over 40 branch offices across the country. Those who thought we cannot do it were thinking so because they are lazy,” he added.

Edwin Sifuna, Rigathi Gachagua, Kalonzo Musyoka and Eugene Wamalwa during the launch of the Linda Mwananchi Movement headquarters in Lavington, Nairobi. (Photo: Edwin Sifuna/Facebook)

Sifuna further said they left the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) because of frustrations over its stance on respecting the Constitution and the rule of law.

“We left with the foundation, windows, doors… we are only leaving them cockroaches and termites who ate the dream of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga,” said Sifuna.

Other prominent opposition leaders present included DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua, Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa and former Kitui Governor Charity Ngilu, among others.