Preparations are gathering pace in Busia County ahead of a planned visit by Linda Mwananchi leaders led by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, who is expected to tour the region this Friday alongside his team.
Residents and members of the movement are said to be looking forward to the visit with great anticipation, with final arrangements being put in place across several parts of the county to ensure the event runs smoothly and draws a large turnout.
According to the Linda Mwananchi coordinator for Busia County, Patrobas Odhiambo, and the movement’s Nambale ward chairman, Dr. Isaac Omeri, the group plans to hold a series of public rallies in various parts of the county, including Butula and Nambale, where leaders will address residents on pressing political and social issues.
Speaking on the planned tour, Odhiambo urged residents to turn out in large numbers, saying, “This is a moment for the people of Busia to stand up and be heard, and we want every corner of this county represented when our leaders arrive.”
Nambale ward chairman Dr. Isaac Omeri echoed similar sentiments, noting that the movement’s message resonates strongly with ordinary citizens grappling with everyday economic hardships. “Our people have waited long enough to have leaders who speak directly to their struggles, and that is exactly what this visit represents,” he said, adding that mobilization efforts in the ward were already well underway ahead of Friday’s events.
Linda Mwananchi supporters in Busia have further issued a stern warning to anyone planning to disrupt their gatherings, insisting that they are fully prepared to defend their right to assemble peacefully.
A local coordinator, Nickson Namulanda, dismissed any attempts at intimidation, stating, “Our meetings are peaceful and rooted in policies that touch the everyday lives of ordinary citizens, and no amount of disruption will stop us from exercising that right.”
He added that the group had put measures in place to ensure the rallies proceed without incident.
The Busia team also strongly criticized the President’s recent address on the 2060 vision, arguing that it offers little relevance to the struggles of the common citizen.
Weighing in on the matter, a local leader identified as Okwara dismissed the long-term development plan as disconnected from present-day realities, saying, “Talk of a vision for 2060 means very little to a mother who cannot afford school fees or medicine today.” The remarks reflect a broader sentiment among Linda Mwananchi followers in the region, who continue to push for leadership that prioritizes immediate, tangible solutions over distant policy promises.
