Senator Osotsi details how Linda Mwananchi wave is unsettling govt
Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi has hit back at critics of the Linda Mwananchi movement, saying its growing grassroots presence is beginning to unsettle the government ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking during a church service in Kakamega on Sunday, August 9, 2026, Osotsi said the movement had already taken its mobilisation campaign to 16 […]
Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi has responded to critics of the Linda Mwananchi movement, asserting that its expanding grassroots influence is putting pressure on the government ahead of the 2027 General Election. Addressing a church gathering in Kakamega on Sunday, August 9, 2026, Osotsi stated that the movement had already expanded its mobilization efforts to 16 counties, refuting earlier assertions that it was merely a fleeting political "newspaper fire".
"The government is beginning to feel the heat," Osotsi added, noting that the movement's leaders are witnessing the impact of their growing grassroots campaign. He questioned why opponents were challenging the movement's name if they believed it was just a temporary political phenomenon. "If you believe that Linda Mwananchi is just a fleeting newspaper fire, then why are you questioning our name?"
Osotsi asked. The Kakamega tour, led by Sifuna and Osotsi, commenced with a church service at ACK Cathedral in Mumias Town, followed by political engagements in various constituencies throughout the day. The movement aims to strengthen its grassroots networks in Western Kenya, a region anticipated to play a crucial role in the upcoming elections.
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