A new political outfit has joined the growing list of parties preparing for the 2027 General Election, with Saboti MP Caleb Amisi unveiling the People’s Renaissance Movement (PM) and declaring its intention to seek power.
The party was officially launched in Nairobi on Tuesday, with Amisi presenting it as a platform through which Kenyans can push for economic freedom, justice and a new approach to national leadership.
The lawmaker said the movement would focus on bringing Kenyans together around economic issues while building a political base capable of taking over government after the 2027 elections.
“We, the people of Kenya, hereby launch the People’s Renaissance Movement to deliver the country from economic liberation, economic renaissance and economic justice, and to form a government of the people, by the people, for the people,” Amisi said.
Amisi placed young people at the centre of the party’s agenda, calling on them to take responsibility for shaping the country’s next chapter rather than leaving political and economic decisions to previous generations.
He said the country had reached a point where a new generation needed to take up the struggle for economic empowerment, which he referred to as the fourth liberation.
“This fourth liberation is a duty of our generation. The past three generations rose and did what needed to be done. We are now being called as a generation to rise with enthusiasm, charisma, courage and patriotism to do what needs to be done today,” he said.
“What needs to be done is economic renaissance."
The launch gives Amisi a fresh political platform months after his removal from the ODM National Executive Committee.
The party is now seeking to build a strong grassroots network before the 2027 contest, with its leadership saying recruitment has already begun across the country.
Samuel Mwenyekenye, who is in charge of membership recruitment, said the movement had established a presence in all 47 counties.
He said more than 5,000 members had already signed up in 26 counties, adding that the party intends to increase its recruitment drive as the elections draw closer.
The party also used its National Delegates Convention in Nairobi to unveil its interim National Executive Committee.
Anthony Buluma will serve as Secretary-General, deputised by Emmanuel Serabai, while Teddy Mwambire was named National Chairman, with Paul Mitungi taking the deputy position.
Jean Njoroge was appointed Organising Secretary and will work alongside her deputy Dafold Livanze.
The treasurer’s office will be held by Sebastian Odanga, with Margaret Sisi serving as his deputy.
Patricia Kagendo was named head of the women’s wing, while Sophie Mugure will lead the youth wing.
Ambrose Kiplagat was appointed national chairperson representing persons with disabilities.
Other officials include Maliun Farah, who will oversee campaigns as Director of Campaigns, and Brian Onyango, who was appointed Secretary for Legal Affairs.
The party now faces the challenge of turning its economic message into a broader political campaign as different formations begin laying the groundwork for the 2027 elections.
Several leaders attended the launch, including Zimbabwean MP Richard Tsvangirayi.