Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has revealed that the Linda Mwananchi digital platform attracted nearly 25,000 registrations within its first week of launch, describing the figures as both impressive and politically significant.
In a statement shared online, Sifuna said the platform closed its first week with just under 25,000 members. He emphasized that such numbers should not be viewed in isolation, but rather within the context of Kenya’s electoral dynamics, where voter mobilization and turnout often determine electoral success.
Drawing from the 2022 election data, the senator argued that a support base of this size already reflects meaningful political strength. According to him, approximately 25,000 votes can secure a Member of County Assembly (MCA) seat in most wards, a parliamentary seat in some constituencies, and even a senatorial position in counties such as Lamu and Isiolo.
Sifuna disclosed that 24,619 people had registered on the platform so far, underscoring the growing momentum behind the initiative.
His remarks come as the Linda Mwananchi campaign prepares to resume its nationwide mobilization efforts following a brief pause. The senator announced a series of public engagements set to begin in Narok on Sunday, March 22, before moving to Nairobi on Friday, March 27, and later to Mombasa on Sunday, March 29.
According to the Programme, the Narok visit will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., starting with a church service at Covenant Church International (CCI) in Ntulele, followed by a public rally in Narok town from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Sifuna signaled a renewed push for both grassroots and digital engagement, stating that the campaign is returning “on the road, online, and everywhere.” He urged supporters particularly those in Narok to register through the official platform in order to be formally counted as part of the movement.
The relaunch comes shortly after the introduction of a digital fundraising and mobilization system that allows supporters to contribute as little as KSh10 while signing up for campaign activities.
Earlier, Sifuna had praised the platform’s strong debut, noting that thousands of users signed up shortly after it went live an indication of widespread interest across the country.
However, he acknowledged that the launch was not without challenges. The website experienced technical disruptions, including what he described as coordinated malicious attacks aimed at interfering with its operations.
He added that the platform was temporarily taken offline to resolve the issues and incorporate user feedback, with the aim of improving its performance, security, and overall user experience before scaling further.
