The People’s Renaissance Movement (PM) has announced an ambitious plan to field candidates in all elective positions in Trans Nzoia County as the party accelerates efforts to consolidate its political presence ahead of the 2027 General Election.
The declaration comes amid a rising wave of defections from major political formations including the Orange Democratic Movement, United Democratic Alliance, and Ford Kenya, with PM leaders attributing the shift to growing public confidence in their political agenda and grassroots mobilisation strategy.
Speaking during a political gathering in Trans Nzoia County, PM County Chairman Stanlaus Omondi said the party had welcomed a significant number of new members from rival camps, emphasizing that PM remains committed to democratic freedoms and inclusive participation.
“We have received huge defections from several parties. Our party will continue to allow freedom of expression and open participation for all members since we stand for change,” said Omondi.
Endebess parliamentary aspirant Aineha Masinde expressed confidence that the People’s Renaissance Movement is steadily expanding its structures nationwide, saying the party is positioning itself as a strong contender in the 2027 elections.
“This party has structures across the country, and we are attracting more members to join us. We want to tell our rivals that this is the party of choice come 2027,” Masinde said.
Tuwan Ward PM Chairman Solomon Wanyonyi said the party provides young people with a platform to freely express themselves, accusing his former party, ODM, of drifting from its founding principles following its political cooperation with the ruling UDA party.
“The youth will have a chance to express themselves,” said Wanyonyi. “My former party, ODM, seems to have forgotten its cause after its union with the ruling UDA party.”
Another defector, Isaac Wanyonyi, who left ODM, said his decision was informed by what he termed a departure from the ideals associated with former party leader Raila Odinga, particularly on governance and accountability.
“The ideals that the late party leader Raila Odinga stood for have been set aside by the current leadership when it comes to better governance,” he said. “The cost of living is going high. Extrajudicial killings are still around. This is not what Raila envisioned.”
Former UDA member Francis Chemos said he joined PM due to its promise of fairness in political competition, especially during party nominations, which he claims are often influenced by favoritism in other political formations.
“We believe in giving every aspirant a fair chance. Unlike in other parties where favouritism, nepotism, and tribalism influence nominations even after elections, PM will ensure a level playing field,” Chemos said.
The defectors further expressed optimism that PM would provide equal opportunities for aspirants and eliminate entrenched biases in candidate selection processes.
They pledged to champion grassroots-driven leadership and position PM as a people-centered alternative, while also criticizing the national government for what they described as rising economic hardship and misplaced priorities.
The leaders cited concerns over the high cost of living and accused the government of diverting attention to controversial initiatives, including the proposed establishment of a U.S.-linked Ebola quarantine facility, arguing that such priorities raise serious policy questions among citizens.
