Linda Mwananchi Movement party leader Edwin Sifuna is set to embark on a two-week tour of the United States to woo diaspora voters and mobilise funds for his presidential bid.
The Nairobi Senator and his entourage are expected to begin the tour on November 20, meeting Kenyans living in various American cities to popularise his presidential bid and raise funds for his campaign.
Among those expected to accompany Mr Sifuna are senior party officials, including incoming chairman Godfrey Osotsi, treasurer Richard Onyonka and deputy party leader Faith Odhiambo.
Linda Mwananchi head of communications Pauline Njoroge told the Nation that the party was finalising the programme before releasing the full details to the public.
“There are many things involved and once we finalise, we will make the full programme public with all the details,” she said.
However, a programme subsequently published by the party indicates that Mr Sifuna will visit AllenTown from November 20 to 22.
He will then travel to the Washington metropolitan area (DMV) from November 23 to 24, Dallas from November 27 to 28, Houston from November 29 to 30, before concluding the tour with visits to Seattle and California from December 1 to 4.
Linda Mwananchi Movement (LMM) Party leader Edwin Sifuna (second right) with Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua (right), Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka (second left), LMM deputy party leader Faith Odhiambo at the party headquarters in Nairobi on Friday, October 30, 2026.
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The tour comes months after Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua visited several American cities between August 26 and October 20 in a similar effort to engage Kenyans living abroad.
Mr Gachagua's itinerary included Oregon, Kansas, Dallas, Boston, Massachusetts and Spokane in Washington State.
Kakamega Senator Dr Boni Khalwale said the tour would provide Mr Sifuna with an opportunity to connect with Kenyans in the diaspora, explain his political agenda and popularise his presidential ambitions.
“This is a good tour which will help our party leader connect with Kenyans abroad, tell them about his agenda for the country and also sell his presidential bid. Remember, the US is among the countries where Kenyans have a significant presence, so it will be an opportunity to reach them and tell them his plans for Kenya,” Dr Khalwale told the Nation.
The Senator, one of Mr Sifuna's close political allies, said the Linda Mwananchi leader was increasingly appealing to young people across the political divide.
He added that engaging Kenyans abroad would also give them an opportunity to share their concerns and offer suggestions on the country's leadership and development.
“Being a leader, you have to listen and implement what the people want. This will be a campaign where Kenyans abroad will have a platform to air their issues,” he said.
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna (right) with DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua during the launch of the Linda Mwananchi Movement national secretariat in Nairobi on October 30, 2026.
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Dr Khalwale, a former Ikolomani MP, likened Mr Sifuna's presidential ambitions to those of former US President Barack Obama, who rose to power in his 40s.
“Those who have been telling Sifuna to wait because he is still young should know that Obama also took over the US in his 40s. What is important is what you deliver to Kenyans and how you improve their lives,” he said.
Mr Gachagua has also appeared to acknowledge Mr Sifuna's growing political influence, recently declaring that he would be willing to support him if he emerged as the most suitable candidate to defeat President William Ruto in the 2027 election.
“And there is no problem because even Riggy G can deputise Sifuna. What is wrong with that?” he posed while addressing Kenyans in Spokane, Washington State.
“If we do arithmetic and find out that the best person to send President Ruto home early is Edwin Sifuna, so be it. We will come up with a line-up and you will love it. We will blend youthful energy with experience,” Mr Gachagua added.
According to political analyst Javas Bigambo campaigning America doesn’t mean those vying for presidency will come with a lot of money.
Nairobi Senator and The Equitable Party (TEP) leader Edwin Sifuna during a joint media engagement at Four Points By Sheraton Nairobi Hurlingham on October 9, 2026.
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However, a few wealthy individuals can chip in more so if the aspirants have friends and connections there like the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
“There are those who are invited by caucuses and Kenyans in diaspora and one or two persons are likely to link them with people who are donors. They are not going to meet top donors from Republican and Democrats because they have no major interest in Kenyan politics,” said Bigambo.
According to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission's 2022 voter register, Kenya had 2,959 registered diaspora voters, of whom 590 were Kenyans living in the United States.
