Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has dismissed claims that retired President Uhuru Kenyatta is funding the Linda Mwananchi movement, saying the former president does not finance the group's rallies or provide political strategies ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Speaking on Tuesday night, July 28, Sifuna said he maintains contact with Uhuru because he is the leader of the Azimio coalition and was a close political ally of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
Sifuna also revealed that the Linda Mwananchi movement had raised approximately Ksh6.5 million through its Paybill, thanking Kenyans who had contributed to the initiative. He said the movement would account for all funds received and explain how the money was spent.
The senator compared the public fundraising initiative to practices in mature democracies, where ordinary citizens contribute financially to political campaigns.
Sifuna's remarks come amid growing political activity ahead of the 2027 General Election, with the Linda Mwananchi movement attracting attention and speculation over its sources of funding and political backing.
He maintained that the movement's financial support comes from Kenyans and rejected suggestions that Uhuru Kenyatta is secretly financing its activities.
Speaking on Tuesday night, July 28, Sifuna said he maintains contact with Uhuru because he is the leader of the Azimio coalition and was a close political ally of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
Sifuna also revealed that the Linda Mwananchi movement had raised approximately Ksh6.5 million through its Paybill, thanking Kenyans who had contributed to the initiative. He said the movement would account for all funds received and explain how the money was spent.
The senator compared the public fundraising initiative to practices in mature democracies, where ordinary citizens contribute financially to political campaigns.
Sifuna's remarks come amid growing political activity ahead of the 2027 General Election, with the Linda Mwananchi movement attracting attention and speculation over its sources of funding and political backing.
He maintained that the movement's financial support comes from Kenyans and rejected suggestions that Uhuru Kenyatta is secretly financing its activities.
