‘Usigongwe!’ Sifuna Warns Linda Mwananchi Supporters Against Fake Officials and Appointment Scams

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has warned Linda Mwananchi supporters and political aspirants against individuals claiming to represent the movement, as the outfit steps up grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 General Election.

In a message shared on Monday, November 9, Sifuna urged members to verify announcements through the movement’s recognised communication channels and avoid relying on unofficial sources.

“Halafu please usidanganywe! All information relating to the Movement and its activities will be shared through our official channels. Usipoiona kwa hizi channels jua ni jaba!” he wrote.

He also cautioned aspirants seeking meetings with the movement’s national leadership against people who might promise to arrange access in exchange for money or other favours.

“Lastly, maze usigongwe! Hii town imejaa wajanja,” Sifuna warned.

The senator directed anyone seeking an appointment at the Linda Mwananchi National Secretariat to contact the Executive Director, who would coordinate the visit.

He published the following contacts for appointment requests:

Telephone: 0799 110 000
Email: ed@lindamwananchi.com

The warning comes as the movement works to establish a national political network and attract supporters and prospective candidates in different parts of the country.

Movement tightens control of official communication

Sifuna's message follows a notice issued by Linda Mwananchi's Head of Communications, Pauline Njoroge, on November 5, setting out the platforms through which the organisation would release official information.

The movement identified its website as lindamwananchi.com and listed its official social media presence on Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok.

Its X handle is @LindaMwananchi_, while the Instagram and TikTok accounts also use the handle @lindamwananchi_.

Njoroge said statements and announcements circulated outside those platforms should not automatically be treated as the movement's official position.

The clarification followed an earlier dispute over a Facebook post calling on Linda Mwananchi supporters to boycott Radio 47. The movement distanced itself from the message, saying the page responsible was not affiliated with the organisation.

The latest warning suggests the leadership is keen to prevent confusion over who can speak for the movement, particularly as its public profile grows.

Sifuna praises grassroots volunteers

Alongside the warning, Sifuna praised volunteers working to build the movement's presence across the country.

He said the National Secretariat had taken note of their efforts and was ready to provide support where needed.

“We are very impressed with the ongoing work at the grassroots level driven by all our volunteer movements across the country. We see you and salute your efforts,” he said.

He encouraged volunteers to contact the secretariat whenever they needed assistance, adding that the organisation had put administrative structures in place to coordinate its activities.

“Tuko organised mbaya, kila kitu kwa mpango,” he said.

Why the warning matters ahead of 2027

Linda Mwananchi is seeking to turn its growing political support into a structured national organisation ahead of the next General Election.

The movement has unveiled a proposed leadership team, with Sifuna positioned at the centre of its 2027 presidential ambitions. Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has been assigned a leading role in the campaign, while other politicians and professionals have been given proposed national responsibilities.

The movement has also announced plans to expand its grassroots presence and establish structures across all 47 counties.

Its National Delegates Convention is scheduled for November 13, 2026, where proposed leadership arrangements are expected to be considered.

The push to expand its network means the organisation will have to manage more than political mobilisation. It will also need clear procedures for handling membership, aspirant engagement, official announcements and public enquiries.

For supporters and prospective candidates, Sifuna's message offers a practical warning: do not pay anyone or trust promises of access simply because they claim to know people within the movement.

Anyone seeking an official meeting should use the contacts released by the secretariat and confirm arrangements directly.

The warning does not identify any specific person accused of fraud. But it makes clear that the movement wants members to distinguish its authorised representatives from individuals who may seek to exploit its growing political appeal.

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