Huge win for SIFUNA and Linda Mwananchi as ORPP approves reservation of Linda Mwananchi Movement name

Friday, October 02, 2026 - The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) has approved the reservation of the name Linda Mwananchi Movement (LMM), marking a significant development in the dispute over the proposed political party's registration.

In a letter dated October 2, Registrar of Political Parties John Lorionokou informed Suba South MP Caroli Omondi that the application to reserve the party name had been successful.

The approval follows a directive issued by the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT), which ordered the Registrar to reconsider an earlier decision rejecting the name.

Lorionokou stated that the reservation was granted pursuant to the judgment in PPDTA/E001/2026 Michael Caroli Omondi & Another vs Registrar of Political Parties and in accordance with the Political Parties Act.

“Your application for the name Linda Mwananchi Movement (LMM) has been approved.

“The reservation of the name shall be for a period of not more than ninety (90) days from the date of this letter,” the Registrar stated.

The approval means the promoters of the movement now have 90 days to complete the full registration process required for recognition as a political party.

Digital strategist Pauline Njoroge welcomed the decision, describing it as a victory after months of legal and administrative challenges.

“The people have fought for this, and God has been on our side. We have our name, Linda Mwananchi Movement (LMM),” she said.

The latest directive comes days after the PPDT overturned an earlier decision by the Registrar that had declined to reserve the name and its variations.

In its September 30 ruling, the Tribunal found that the rejection lacked legal justification and was inconsistent with the Political Parties Act and the Constitution.

The Kenyan DAILY POST.