{
  "id": 7714573,
  "title": "Caleb Amisi explains how Linda Mwananchi funded its activities before paybill",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/caleb-amisi-explains-how-linda-mwananchi-funded-its-activities-before",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T05:23:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "People Daily Kenya",
    "slug": "people-daily-kenya",
    "url": "https://peopledaily.digital/inside-politics/caleb-amisi-explains-how-linda-mwananchi-funded-its-activities-before-paybill"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Caleb Amisi, a member of Parliament representing Saboti constituency, has defended retired President Uhuru Kenyatta in relation to claims that he was involved with Linda Mwananchi. According to Amisi, Uhuru Kenyatta was not involved in the movement during his tenure. He explained that Linda Mwananchi relied on contributions from its members to fund its activities and organize events prior to the movement's paybill being launched by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna. Amisi stated that members contributed money to each other and sent the funds to the movement's treasurer, who coordinated the contributions. This system allowed members to pool resources and support the movement's operations. Amisi defended his assertion by saying he had firsthand experience with Linda Mwananchi and was unaware of any financial contributions from Uhuru Kenyatta during his active involvement in the movement. He emphasized that claims about the involvement of an individual should be backed by evidence, cautioning against jumping to conclusions without concrete proof. Amisi also noted that claims should not be made without evidence, such as seeing the individual's mode of transportation or observing their involvement in the movement. He linked his argument to President William Ruto, suggesting that Ruto might be using Uhuru Kenyatta's name politically, given that Uhuru is not running for office and may not respond publicly to such claims.",
  "summary": "Saboti Member of Parliament Caleb Amisi has defended retired President Uhuru Kenyatta over claims linking him to Linda Mwananchi, saying he saw no involvement by the fourth president during his time in the movement. Caleb Amisi said his experience in Linda Mwananchi showed a movement that relied on contributions from its own members to organise […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Caleb Amisi defended Uhuru Kenyatta's non-involvement in Linda Mwananchi during his tenure.",
    "Linda Mwananchi funded activities through member contributions before its paybill launch.",
    "Amisi claimed lack of evidence for Uhuru Kenyatta's alleged financial support."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}