Sifuna Says Sh10 Donations Are Driving Linda Mwananchi Campaign

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has credited ordinary Kenyans with sustaining the Linda Mwananchi movement through small donations, saying the campaign is being funded by citizens rather than wealthy political backers.

Speaking during rallies across Trans Nzoia County, Sifuna said the movement’s paybill receives contributions every day, including donations of as little as Sh10. He said the steady flow of support showed that many Kenyans believe in the movement and are prepared to contribute to its activities. 

“They said we don’t have money, but the paybill is bringing in money every day. I want to thank you for the many Sh10 contributions you have sent,” he told supporters. He added that the campaign would continue “with the power of the citizens” instead of relying on government resources.

The rallies formed part of the movement’s mobilisation campaign ahead of the 2027 General Election. Sifuna was joined by Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya, Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale, Embakasi East MP Babu Owino and other leaders supporting the initiative. 

Their appearance reflected the growing alliance behind Linda Mwananchi, which recently endorsed Sifuna as its preferred presidential candidate. Natembeya has also been given responsibility for leading the movement’s mobilisation efforts in Western Kenya.

During the rallies, the leaders said the movement was built on public participation and grassroots support. Natembeya urged residents to back leadership focused on accountability and the public interest. Khalwale called for greater unity among leaders from Western Kenya to strengthen the region’s influence in national politics.

Owino encouraged young people to register as voters before the next election.

The movement’s focus on small public donations marks a different approach to campaign financing in Kenya, where large contributions and political patronage have often played a central role. By highlighting micro-donations, Sifuna and his allies said political support can be built through public participation rather than financial influence.

The Trans Nzoia rallies are part of a wider tour across Western Kenya, with the team expected to hold a major rally in Bungoma. As the campaign expands, its leaders say they will continue to promote grassroots mobilisation and encourage greater public participation in the political process. 

Sifuna said every contribution, regardless of its size, reflects the desire of many Kenyans to support a different model of politics funded and driven by wananchi.