NAIROBI,Kenya Sep 30 – Embakasi East MP Babu Owino’s political vehicle has officially changed its name to The Mwananchi Party (TMP), with Saboti MP Caleb Amisi welcoming the development as a step towards what he described as political renewal. Breaking It Down The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) confirmed that the change of name from Muungano Party to The Mwananchi Party took effect on September 10, 2026. Amisi, who leads th
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NAIROBI,Kenya Sep 30 – Embakasi East MP Babu Owino’s political vehicle has officially changed its name to The Mwananchi Party (TMP), with Saboti MP Caleb Amisi welcoming the development as a step towards what he described as political renewal.
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The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) confirmed that the change of name from Muungano Party to The Mwananchi Party took effect on September 10, 2026.
Amisi, who leads the People’s Renaissance Movement (PM), congratulated the party on receiving its certificate of change of name, saying the development would strengthen Kenya’s multiparty democracy.
“Congratulations to The Mwananchi Party (TMP) on receiving its Certificate of Change of Name from ORPP, a significant step in strengthening Kenya’s multiparty democracy,” Amisi said.
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The Saboti MP said his newly established party welcomed TMP into what he termed a journey towards “national rebirth, fresh leadership and meaningful political renewal”.
“As the Party Leader of People’s Renaissance Movement (PM), the newest freshly registered party in town, I welcome TMP into the journey for national rebirth, fresh leadership and meaningful political renewal as we work together towards the change we need in Kenya,” he said.
Amisi added that PM was open to working with TMP on areas of mutual interest while maintaining the ideological foundations of the respective parties.
“We look forward to meaningful collaboration in areas of mutual interest in advancement of our respective ideological foundation. Agenda ni moja,” he said.
The change gives formal recognition to a political vehicle that has been at the centre of discussions among leaders associated with the Linda Mwananchi movement as they consider their options ahead of the 2027 General Election.
According to correspondence from the ORPP ,the party had originally been registered as Muungano Party. A Gazette Notice published in August announced its intention to change its name to The Mwananchi Party.
📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya
