{"id":7236,"date":"2026-06-05T10:55:25","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T10:55:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tandaomedia.co.ke\/?p=7236"},"modified":"2026-06-05T10:55:51","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T10:55:51","slug":"tmg-28","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tandaomedia.co.ke\/index.php\/2026\/06\/05\/tmg-28\/","title":{"rendered":"Sifuna, Orengo, and Osotsi Lead \u201cLinda Mwananchi\u201d Tour in Machakos"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:#cf2e2e\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\">BY ALLAN SIMIYU<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"651\" height=\"437\" src=\"https:\/\/tandaomedia.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/osostsi.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna leads an ODM Linda Mwananchi rally.Next to him are Siaya Governor James Orengo and Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi.\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tandaomedia.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/osostsi.png 651w, https:\/\/tandaomedia.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/osostsi-300x201.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 651px) 100vw, 651px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p><strong>Machakos County witnessed an energetic political gathering today as Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, Siaya Governor James Orengo, and Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi spearheaded the \u201cLinda Mwananchi\u201d tour. Large crowds gathered to address pressing issues such as governance, the economy, and the rising cost of living.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Supporters arrived hours early, creating a lively atmosphere filled with chants and political slogans. One resident expressed their eagerness to hear from the leaders about everyday challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The leaders took turns addressing the crowd, emphasizing accountability and citizen empowerment. Senator Sifuna stated, \u201cWe are here to listen to wananchi and ensure their voices are heard in every decision that affects their lives.\u201d Meanwhile, Governor Orengo highlighted the commitment to fairness and justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Senator Osotsi called for unity, urging leaders to focus on the needs of citizens: \u201cOur focus must remain on the people.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This rally is just one stop on the ongoing \u201cLinda Mwananchi\u201d tour, which aims to engage citizens across the nation on critical issues. 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