The Linda Mwananchi movement has arrived in Machakos County ahead of a highly anticipated political rally expected to draw supporters from across the Ukambani region.

Siaya Governor James Orengo, through his X account on Sunday, May 31, 2026, confirmed that the leaders are ready for the rally.

“Machakos tumewasili !” Orengo confirmed.

Mavoko MP Patrick Makau also shared a message while welcoming Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna to Machakos.

“Karibu Kiongozi, Senator Edwin Sifuna. Feel at home in Machakos as we join hands in championing the interests of wananchi,” Makau wrote.

Series of events

Linda Mwananchi leaders are expected to attend a church service at AIC Kyanda from 10 am before proceeding to their first encounter with residents at Machakos Town at 1:00 pm, where a mega rally is scheduled.

After Machakos Town, the Linda Mwananchi leaders are scheduled to troop to Mlolongo at 3:00 pm, where another mega rally is expected.

Linda Mwananchi’s slogan resurfaces amid ODM shift

Caroli’s announcement comes just days after Gladys Wanga revealed that the Orange Democratic Movement had officially abandoned the ‘Linda Ground’ slogan following claims that rival groups had adopted and distorted the branding.

Speaking during an ODM aspirants’ consultative meeting in Kisumu on May 25, 2026, Wanga said ODM members should now strictly identify with the party’s official branding and colours.

“We had created the Linda Ground movement to consolidate our support base, but some people came and tried to imitate it with different versions. We have now left that behind. We are ODM and the colour is orange,” Wanga stated.

She further maintained that ODM remained united under the leadership of Oburu Oginga despite the ongoing political transition within the party.