Onyonka: The fourth liberation will be led by Raila Odinga’s students
By Mabonga Makhanu, April 19, 2026Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka has stated that the fourth liberation will be achieved by political students of Raila Odinga.
Speaking during a highly charged church service at Kivumbini PAG in Nakuru East on Sunday, April 19, 2026, the outspoken senator said that those who were close to Raila Odinga are the ones who will bring change to the country.
“Ukombozi wa nchi hii utaletwa na wanafunzi wa Raila Odinga na walimu wale walifanya kazi na Raila Odinga,” Onyonka announced amid wild cheers from the congregants.
His remarks echo earlier sentiments by Saboti Member of Parliament Caleb Amisi, who expressed confidence in their camp, describing themselves as agents of change who will steer the country toward economic prosperity as part of the fourth liberation.
Kabuchai MP Majimbo Kalasinga, who was also present at the event, voiced his confidence in the Linda Mwananchi team leader Edwin Sifuna, describing him as a president in waiting.
He urged him not to turn back but to continue leading the team in their push for the change they are advocating for. Siaya Governor James Orengo, on his side, says that the next govt will be formed by Linda Mwananchi.
This comes ahead of their highly anticipated rally in Nakuru Mazembe grounds, where their supporters are waiting for them to arrive.
Linda Mwananchi itinerary
After the Nakuru chapter, the Linda Mwananchi team will head to Kisumu on April 26, 2026. Before that, on April 25, 2026, they will hold a series of rallies in Vihiga County, starting from Shamakhokho in Hamisi Constituency, then Majengo Market, and culminating at Luanda Market, the home area of Godfrey Osotsi, where they will hold a prayer rally.
The following day, they will make what Osotsi describes as a “triumphant entry” into Kisumu City for their rally, which they say will be historic.
After the Kisumu chapter, they will proceed to Homa Bay for another rally, followed by several other rallies in Siaya, before culminating the first phase of the Linda Mwananchi political activities.
Origin of Linda Mwananchi
The Linda Mwananchi faction, a subsidiary of the ODM party comprising rebels within the party opposed to its current direction, was formed after the mainstream ODM led by Oburu Odinga insisted on supporting President William Ruto.
This prompted Edwin Sifuna and a section of like-minded leaders to form a faction opposed to Linda Ground, which is led by Oburu.
In recent times, the ODM party has been marked by cracks and fragmentation, something that Suba South MP Caroli Omondi had earlier predicted, saying that the Orange party would be split into two – one faction retaining official party structures and documents while the other leaves with supporters.
Siaya Governor James Orengo, who is also an integral member of the Linda Mwananchi team, has expressed confidence in the Sifuna-led faction, saying that theirs is the side that carries the true spirit of Raila Odinga and that, if he were alive, he would have joined their team.