Edwin Sifuna has confirmed that the Linda Mwananchi political movement will resume its nationwide mobilisation campaign with a major rally in Mombasa after activities were temporarily suspended during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
Speaking on Saturday during a church service at PEFA Ruai Cathedral, the Secretary-General of Orange Democratic Movement said the pause in activities was meant to respect the religious observances of Muslim faithful across the country. He told congregants that the movement would now intensify its engagements with citizens beginning with the coastal region.
According to Sifuna, the campaign aims to create a stronger national conversation around governance, accountability and the rights of ordinary citizens. He argued that many Kenyans feel excluded from decision-making processes and that civic mobilisation remains one of the few tools available for the public to demand transparency from leaders.
The Nairobi senator noted that the campaign’s previous rally in Kakamega drew thousands of participants from across western Kenya, a turnout he described as evidence that citizens are eager to participate in national political discourse. He expressed confidence that the upcoming gathering in Mombasa would attract similar enthusiasm.
During the church service, a bishop shared a story drawn from church archives about a large crusade that took place at Tononoka Grounds in 1957. According to the records cited, a blind man reportedly regained his sight during the gathering. The bishop used the account to illustrate the power of faith and transformation.
Sifuna later referenced the story while addressing the congregation, saying the message of “opening eyes” also applied to politics. He argued that many leaders fail to acknowledge the hardships faced by citizens and suggested that public awareness campaigns can force leaders to confront those realities.
The senator also addressed concerns that political mobilisation by young leaders has recently faced threats and intimidation. He maintained that attempts to silence civic activism would ultimately fail because younger generations are increasingly determined to demand accountability from those in power.
Sifuna further reflected on his family’s political history, mentioning that his uncle, Lawrence Sifuna, participated in pro-democracy struggles during the 1980s when calls for political reforms were gaining momentum in Kenya.
He said the Linda Mwananchi initiative seeks to continue that tradition by encouraging citizens, particularly young people, to actively engage in national governance debates rather than remaining passive observers.
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