The Linda Mwananchi Movement (LMM) has restricted attendance at its upcoming National Delegates Conference (NDC) to designated delegates drawn from members of the Transformative Empowerment Party (TEP) who were registered by the time the conference notice was published.
In a public notice addressed to its supporters, the movement clarified that the November 13, 2026 conference is a statutory meeting intended to fulfil the legal requirements governing the establishment of the party.
The movement said attendance would not be open to all supporters, with participation limited to delegates formally designated in accordance with the established registration procedures.
It further explained that each county had been allocated a specific number of delegates based on its registered membership, warning that the allocations must be strictly observed during the conference.
The clarification appears aimed at managing expectations among supporters and preventing confusion over who qualifies to attend the meeting, which is expected to mark a significant step in the movement's transition into a formally established political outfit.
The conference is expected to deliberate on and approve the proposed change of the party's name to Linda Mwananchi Movement (LMM), alongside ratifying other decisions necessary to complete the transition.
The movement said the process was important in formalising its new political identity and meeting the statutory obligations required under the country's political party framework.
The notice also signals that the organisation is moving to consolidate its structures following its emergence under the Linda Mwananchi banner, with county-based representation forming part of the arrangements for the delegates' meeting.
By tying delegate allocations to registered membership in each county, the movement appears keen to ensure that representation at the conference reflects its existing membership records rather than the wider number of supporters associated with the political initiative.
The November 13 meeting comes amid growing political realignments ahead of the 2027 General Election, with political formations seeking to establish structures, consolidate grassroots support and position themselves for the contest.
For the Linda Mwananchi Movement, the conference is a key administrative and political milestone as it seeks to complete the transition from TEP and establish a distinct identity within Kenya's political landscape.
The movement has appealed to its supporters to understand and cooperate with the arrangements, emphasising that the restrictions are necessary to ensure an orderly and legally compliant process.
It has also urged members to respect the county delegate quotas as it prepares to ratify the decisions that will underpin its formal transition.
The conference will therefore bring together a designated group of representatives rather than the movement's entire support base, with its resolutions expected to shape the next phase of its political journey.
