Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has said Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna will have the final word on the political party that his allies will use to contest the 2027 General Election.
Speaking on Monday, September 28, Khalwale said the group had considered several political parties before deciding to leave the ultimate choice to Sifuna.
He explained that the parties were assessed based on their respective strengths and weaknesses, but no agreement was reached on one particular party.
“After all those parties were discussed, we did not settle on a party. We then looked at the pros and cons of each of those parties, and the final resolution was that we gave our leader the final say,” Khalwale said.
The senator said the group would back Sifuna’s decision, whether he selects one of the parties already discussed or proposes a different political vehicle.
Khalwale said the decision was informed by the group’s confidence in Sifuna’s leadership and his political ambitions.
“We said that Sifuna should settle on any one of them, or convince us that there is another one that you have just stumbled upon, we will agree with your judgment,” he said.
He added that anyone seeking the presidency must also be prepared to take charge of the political movement supporting their bid.
“Because we accepted that you cannot want to be the President of Kenya and refuse an opportunity to lead the movement. If you cannot lead the movement, you cannot be the President of Kenya,” Khalwale added.
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Khalwale said the group would respect and support Sifuna once he announces his final decision.
The remarks came days after the Linda Mwananchi Movement announced Sifuna as its presidential candidate for the 2027 election.
On Saturday, September 26, the movement said its leadership had met and agreed to designate Sifuna as its leader and presidential flag bearer.
The movement said Sifuna would unveil the political party he intends to use to pursue the presidency in early October.
It also announced plans to form a coalition with other political parties that share its stated objectives and commitment to governance.
“We will seek to build a coalition with like-minded parties that share our commitment to the people of Kenya. We remain united and focused on the work ahead,” the movement said.