- ODM removed Edwin Sifuna from the post of Secretary General and the situation directly turned its attention to the newly registered People’s Renaissance Movement.
- The party’s logo features a red, blue, and white hummingbird, accompanied by the slogan “the change we need.”
- The party envisions a Kenya with equal opportunities, transparent governance, responsible leadership, and policies that serve all citizens.
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has removed him Edwin Sifuna as secretary general of the party, following the meeting of the National Central Committee in Mombasa.
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Hours after the announcement, political attention shifted to the People’s Renaissance Movement (PM), a newly registered party believed to have ties to the Nairobi senator.
The PM was heard for the first time on Tuesday, February 3, when Sifuna appeared for an interview with Yvonne Okwara on Citizen TV.
During the conversation, he was asked about his possible departure from ODM and any relationship with the PM, which he denied.
Here is part of the interview:
Yvonne: Sifuna, have you ever heard of something called the People’s Renaissance Movement?
Sifuna: No. How about that? Is there something you want to tell me?
Yvonne: I was just asking about it.
Description of the People’s Awakening Movement
TUKO.co.ke has reviewed the party’s profile. Its logo features a hummingbird flying within a circular pattern, featuring red, blue, and white colors.
In recent political posters, Sifuna has been seen using shades of blue similar to the party’s colors, including the dark blue t-shirt worn during Linda Wananchi’s meeting in kiss.
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The slogan of the party is “the change we need.” According to his website, the Prime Minister envisions a Kenya where all citizens enjoy equal opportunities, governance is open and accountable, and national resources serve the common good. The party aims to build a system that works for everyone, not a select few.
When was the People’s Renaissance Movement registered?
The Prime Minister received his provisional registration certificate on January 15 from the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP).
Temporary officers and party founders were guided through technical and legal requirements, including recruiting members, establishing executive offices, and creating administrative bodies as prescribed by law.
Interim Secretary General Emmanuel Sarabhai invited Kenyans from all walks of life to join the movement and actively participate in shaping its vision.
He described the Prime Minister as a national movement of ideas, values, and citizens who believe Kenya can work well for all.
“Starting today, we are going out there. We want to register members. We want a new Kenya that includes all tribes. We want to fight tribalism, unemployment, and an inadequate education system, among other issues,” he said.
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Brian Onyango, a lawyer and legal representative of the Prime Minister, emphasized that the party was launched in full compliance with the Constitution, electoral laws, and the Political Parties Act.
He added that the Prime Minister respects institutions and works fully under democratic principles.
Party officials urged Kenyan youth, especially the Generation Z population, to participate.
“The elders keep telling us (the youth) that we will be the leaders of the future. The future has arrived. So when you see us outside recruiting members, make sure you join us to change this country,” said Jairas Macharia, a young member of the party.
“Fellow Kenyans, we now have a home for those who have struggled to fit into the two camps of one term and two term. We offer an alternative, to wake up, to be reborn. We want a politics that focuses on issues,” added Samuel Munyekenye, the transition chairman.
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How to register as a member of the People’s Renaissance Movement
According to the general secretary, individuals can register as members of the Prime Minister through the ORPP website under the Integrated Management System of Political Parties. Existing users can log in with their National ID to create a profile on the party platform.
Another option is to go through the USSD code *509#, then select People’s Renaissance Movement and follow the next instructions.
Other parties that were given temporary registration certificates by the Prime Minister include the Forum for Economic Development Agenda (FEDA) and Forward Kenya Party (FKP).
What will happen next for Edwin Sifuna after his removal from ODM?
In a related development, Sifuna is continuing with new political activities following his removal as ODM secretary general.
He announced a meeting in Kitengela this Sunday, February 15, marking his first major event since his resignation.
The meeting is expected to attract several ODM people who have broken away from the party’s leadership, including governors and members of parliament who support the rebel group.
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