The Equitable Party (TEP) has kicked off a grassroots mobilisation campaign in Trans Nzoia, targeting young people, women and other groups as it builds its structures ahead of the 2027 General Election.
The campaign was launched in Kiminini Constituency, with party youth leaders calling on residents to register as members and participate in the party’s activities.
The mobilisation comes days after Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna was unveiled as TEP leader and its preferred presidential candidate at the party’s launch in Nairobi.
Kevin Kumbumba, the TEP youth league chairman in Trans Nzoia, said the grassroots campaign would focus on expanding youth participation in politics and strengthening the party at the local level.
“We invite our people to participate in the 2027 elections. We will continue working with Edwin Watenya Sifuna as our guide because he is a young leader who has shown us that young people can lead,” Kumbumba said.
Kumbumba cited Sifuna’s record in the Senate, saying the party leader had championed issues of justice and equality.
TEP youth secretary Charles Musundi said the campaign would bring together men, women and young people in an effort to build what he described as an inclusive political movement.
“We are here in Kiminini to start grassroots mobilisation. We want everyone to walk with us on this path,” Musundi said.
Trans Nzoia organising secretary Maureen Mureithi urged residents to register as TEP members, saying the party was preparing to expand its grassroots presence ahead of the polls.
Several young aspirants attending the meeting also declared their support for Sifuna and TEP, saying they wanted greater opportunities for young people to participate in elective politics.
Edwin Wekesa Wafula said his support was based on the party’s principles rather than individual personalities.
“Our support is not anchored merely on personalities or positions. We are looking at fundamental principles that speak to the kind of society and community we envision,” Wafula said.
Joseph Mudenyo, a TEP member from Kwanza Constituency, called on young people, women and other residents across Western Kenya to join the party.
Godricks Wanyonyi defended the party’s planned nomination process, saying TEP would conduct what he described as fair nominations for members seeking elective positions in 2027.
Gideon Lusweti said TEP was founded on constitutionalism, fairness and democracy, arguing that members should have an opportunity to compete for party tickets.
Fred Nyongesa and Wekesa Nyukuri said young people had often been disadvantaged by established political parties and described TEP as a new avenue for youth participation.
The mobilisation is taking place as parties and political movements intensify grassroots activities ahead of the 2027 election.
TEP has also begun steps to rebrand as the Linda Mwananchi Movement, after its National Executive Council approved the proposed change.
