Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has announced the launch of Equitable Party as his political vehicle for the 2027 General Election. The party aims to provide Kenyans with an alternative political direction. According to Suba South MP Caroli Omondi, the party's founders are committed to addressing longstanding national challenges such as corruption, tribalism, and lack of equity.
Omondi explained that the party's formation is an attempt to develop a platform capable of carrying its political agenda, using the analogy of a vehicle whose chassis has already been acquired. He emphasized that the party seeks to bring together like-minded leaders and citizens across generations in pursuit of political change. The party's ideals are captured in Kenya's national anthem, which emphasizes peace, justice, unity, liberty, and plenty for all.
Omondi argued that the country has yet to fully realize these aspirations, citing corruption and tribalism as major challenges. He warned that corruption is continuing to deny successive generations opportunities and accused tribalism of undermining national unity. According to Omondi, Kenya remains a fractured nation due to the failure of successive administrations to anchor governance firmly on national values.
The Equitable Party, founded by Edwin Sifuna, Eunice Juma, and Kerry Karani, was registered on March 25, 2022. Sifuna will lead the party as its presidential candidate in the 2027 General Election. Omondi announced that the party will remain united and determined in pursuing its objectives. The party plans to engage with other like-minded political parties as part of a restructuring process.
Dr. Gilbert Changa emphasized the importance of expertise in government, urging elected leaders to surround themselves with professionals rather than assuming they can handle every issue themselves. He stressed the importance of integrity and faith in leadership, saying the presidency should respect expertise and "put God first." The party aims to unite Kenyans across ethnic and generational lines while confronting corruption, tribalism, and inequality.
The launch of Equitable Party comes as Kenya prepares for the 2027 General Election. The party's founders promise to offer Kenyans a new political direction, one that prioritizes equity, justice, and unity. With Sifuna at the helm, the party aims to bring about change and address the country's longstanding challenges.
Key to the party's success will be its ability to bring together like-minded leaders and citizens. The party's engagement with other political parties and its commitment to expertise in government will also be crucial. As Kenya looks to the future, the Equitable Party's launch marks a significant development in the country's political landscape.
Key points
- The Equitable Party aims to unite Kenyans across ethnic and generational lines.
- The party's founders include Edwin Sifuna, Eunice Juma, and Kerry Karani.
- The party was registered on March 25, 2022.
