NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 13 – The Equitable Party has officially changed its name to the Linda Mwananchi Movement (LMM), with delegates approving coalition-building talks with like-minded political parties as opposition leaders intensify efforts to forge a united front against President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election.
The resolutions were adopted during the party’s National Delegates Conference (NDC) held in Nairobi on Friday, November 13, 2026, formalising its transition to the new political outfit.
The delegates approved the change of name alongside proposed alterations to the party’s colours, symbol and headquarters, marking a significant rebranding as political formations begin positioning themselves for the next electoral contest.
The NDC also approved amendments to the party’s constitution, nomination and election rules, providing a new framework for its internal operations and candidate selection processes.
The approval of coalition talks gives the newly rebranded movement the mandate to formally engage other opposition parties in negotiations aimed at building a broader political alliance ahead of the August 2027 polls.
The development comes amid growing efforts by opposition leaders to agree on a common political platform and presidential candidate capable of challenging President Ruto.
One of the significant engagements in the coalition-building efforts was a meeting between Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna’s Linda Mwananchi faction and Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua at his…
