Sifuna Unveils Proposed Linda Mwananchi Party Leadership Lineup

Linda Mwananchi Leaders Lead By Edwin Sifuna

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has unveiled a proposed leadership structure for the Linda Mwananchi Movement Party.

The lineup features former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza, Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi and former Law Society of Kenya President Faith Odhiambo.

Sifuna announced the proposed appointments on Friday, October 30, during the launch of the party’s secretariat.

The event took place ahead of the party’s National Delegates Conference (NDC), which will consider the proposed leadership.

He said the party intended to establish a structure comprising one party leader and four deputies.

Mwangaza, Makau and Faith Odhiambo Proposed as Deputies

Sifuna named Kawira Mwangaza and Patrick Makau among those proposed for deputy party leader positions.

Faith Odhiambo, the former LSK president, was also proposed for the same position.

A fourth deputy position will be reserved for a representative from the Coast region.

"We will be proposing that we structure the party so that we have a party leader and four deputies. For now, we have resolved that Kawira Mwangaza has decided to be one of the party leaders," Sifuna stated.

Osotsi, Ndolo Tapped for Chairperson Positions

Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi was proposed as the party’s national chairperson.

Former Makadara MP Reuben Ndolo was named as his proposed deputy.

Suba South MP Caroli Omondi was proposed for the Secretary General position, with Pauline Njoroge named as his deputy.

Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka was proposed as national treasurer, deputised by Abigael Gikonyo.

Kari Karani was nominated for the Organising Secretary position, while Francy Kadide was proposed for Secretary of Legal Affairs.

Boni Khalwale, Other Leaders Assigned Roles

Sifuna also proposed Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale as Secretary for Political Affairs.

Khalwale is also expected to seek the Kakamega gubernatorial seat on the Linda Mwananchi Movement Party ticket.

Caroline Mayuzu was proposed to lead the party’s women’s league, while Fridah Onduso was nominated for the youth league.

Torome Nalengoyo, the former Narok ODM chairperson, was proposed as the party’s representative for minority affairs.

Eunice Juma, one of the movement’s founders, was named as the proposed secretary for diaspora affairs.

Gilbert Shanga was proposed for the Secretary of International Affairs position.

Sifuna said the proposed appointments would be submitted to the National Delegates Conference for consideration and endorsement.

The conference is expected to determine the party’s leadership as it continues establishing its organisational structure.