{
  "id": 11961496,
  "title": "Sifuna: I won’t reveal Equitable Party’s manifesto because Ruto is copy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/sifuna-i-wont-reveal-equitable-partys-manifesto-because-ruto-is-copy",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-04T16:24:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "People Daily Kenya",
    "slug": "people-daily-kenya",
    "url": "https://peopledaily.digital/inside-politics/sifuna-i-wont-reveal-equitable-partys-manifesto-because-ruto-is-copy"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has announced that he will not disclose the key details of The Equitable Party’s manifesto, citing his belief that President William Ruto may copy the party’s ideas ahead of the 2027 General Election. The Equitable Party (TEP), led by Sifuna, was formally unveiled in Nairobi on Sunday, October 4, 2026. Sifuna has frequently referred to Ruto as “Kasongo” in his political attacks. The party, registered with the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties in 2022, aims to build an equitable and prosperous nation while promoting social, economic, and democratic rights. The party's slogan is “Tusawazishe,” meaning “Let us equalise.” Sifuna's remarks come as TEP prepares to play a pivotal role in organizing ahead of the 2027 elections.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "People Daily Kenya",
        "title": "Tony Gachoka asks Wiper Party to back Sifuna’s presidency",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/tony-gachoka-asks-wiper-party-to-back-sifunas-presidency",
        "published": "2026-10-04T09:21:39.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Nation Africa",
        "title": "Sifuna unveils his political party",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/sifuna-unveils-his-political-party",
        "published": "2026-10-04T12:18:27.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Capital FM Kenya",
        "title": "Sifuna promises tax cuts if Equitable Party wins 2027 election",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/sifuna-promises-tax-cuts-if-equitable-party-wins-2027-election",
        "published": "2026-10-04T16:20:36.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}