Win for Sifuna as tribunal orders reservation of Linda Mwananchi name
The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal has ordered the Registrar of Political Parties to reserve the Linda Mwananchi name within seven days, setting aside the decision that had rejected its reservation.
Nairobi, Kenya – The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal ruled on September 30 that Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and his allies can secure the Linda Mwananchi name, overriding the Registrar of Political Parties’ rejection. The tribunal determined the Registrar lacked legal grounds to decline the reservation application and instructed the Registrar to reserve Linda Mwananchi within seven days.
The decision stems from a separate dispute involving the Liberty National Democratic Alliance (LINDA), which sought to claim the name Linda. The tribunal found LINDA had failed to submit a formal application for provisional registration within the 90-day window, causing the name's reservation to lapse. Consequently, Linda Mwananchi became available for use.
The ruling also dismissed LINDA's attempt to challenge Linda Mwananchi's reservation, stating that the two names are distinct and do not cause confusion. The tribunal deemed LINDA's claims as unworthy due to its lack of full registration status. The development empowers Sifuna's movement to formally establish its political identity under Linda Mwananchi, though reservation alone doesn't constitute complete registration.
The ongoing name debate is closely monitored as Sifuna's team prepares for the 2027 General Election, having extensively used Linda Mwananchi in rallies and mobilization activities.
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