{
  "id": 7972831,
  "title": "Onyonka: Linda Mwananchi will continue even if Sifuna is not there",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/onyonka-linda-mwananchi-will-continue-even-if-sifuna-is-not-there",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-17T07:03:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "People Daily Kenya",
    "slug": "people-daily-kenya",
    "url": "https://peopledaily.digital/inside-politics/onyonka-linda-mwananchi-will-continue-even-if-sifuna-is-not-there"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka has stated that the Linda Mwananchi movement will persist, regardless of whether Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna remains a part of the political group, despite attempts to infiltrate its ranks and undermine its members. Speaking on a radio show on September 17, 2026, Onyonka highlighted the movement's appeal to young, ambitious individuals who were initially hesitant to join due to political favors. He emphasized that the members are driven, intelligent, and politically inexperienced, and will continue regardless of Sifuna's absence. The Senator acknowledged that the movement may face internal challenges, including efforts to weaken the group through financial incentives, but insisted that a committed nucleus of members would remain steadfast. Onyonka also addressed recent violence during a Linda Mwananchi event in Homa Bay, describing it as a deliberate government plot to deter the movement. After public backlash, authorities permitted the group to conduct a peaceful rally.",
  "summary": "Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka has stated that the Linda Mwananchi movement will continue its activities regardless of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's involvement. According to People Daily Kenya, Onyonka made these comments during a radio breakfast show on Thursday, September 17, 2026, amid alleged attempts to infiltrate and compromise the movement's members.\n\nThe comments were made as the National Police Service commended Kenyans for maintaining peace during a recent political rally in Nairobi. However, KahawaTungu reported that two people accused of stealing were stoned and killed by some attendees, with police currently investigating the incident.\n\nThe National Police Service praised the public for their cooperation and adherence to the law during the rally, which took place on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at Jacaranda Grounds in Embakasi, Nairobi.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/7972831.png",
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Nation Africa",
        "title": "End of honeymoon? Linda Mwananchi power struggles spill out into the open",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/end-of-honeymoon-linda-mwananchi-power-struggles-spill-out-into-the",
        "published": "2026-09-17T03:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "People Daily Kenya",
        "title": "Onyonka reveals solution as Babu-Sifuna tension erupts in Linda Mwananchi",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/onyonka-reveals-solution-as-babu-sifuna-tension-erupts-in-linda",
        "published": "2026-09-17T07:44:20.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}