Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has been named leader of The Equitable Party, with the party backing his bid for the 2027 presidential election. The announcement was made as the party’s founders restructured the organization. Sifuna, a Nairobi senator, will lead the party as it prepares for the upcoming general election.
Governor of Trans Nzoia, George Natembeya, called on opposition leaders to unite behind Sifuna’s candidacy. Natembeya urged leaders to set aside personal ambitions and support Sifuna’s bid during a public statement on October 4, 2026. He spoke during the party’s launch event, where Sifuna was officially named the party’s leader and presidential candidate.
Other political figures, including MP Babu Owino, also expressed support for Sifuna’s leadership. Owino backed Sifuna at the party’s launch, which was attended by several governors, senators, and lawmakers. The event marked a significant step in the political landscape, as Sifuna’s new party positions itself for the 2027 election.
The Equitable Party’s restructuring comes amid growing political activity ahead of the 2027 general election. Sifuna’s leadership and presidential ambitions have drawn attention from both supporters and rivals. The party’s launch signals a new phase in Kenya’s political strategy as candidates prepare for the next electoral cycle.
