Public donations to the Linda Mwananchi movement have crossed the Sh2.2 million mark just 36 hours after the launch of a nationwide fundraising campaign, offering an early boost to the group's grassroots mobilisation plans ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Figures released on Wednesday showed the movement had collected Sh2,210,836.82, with donations continuing to increase as more supporters responded to the appeal. The movement said the money will support logistics, mobilisation and day-to-day operations, adding that every contribution will be publicly accounted for as it expands its activities across the country.
In an update posted on X, the movement thanked Kenyans for backing the initiative and confirmed that contributions were still coming in.
"As it stands, tumefika Sh2,210,836.82 in 36hrs and counting. Asanteni sana to everyone who contributed."
The Linda Mwananchi dashboard showing contribution from its supporters. PHOTO/Linda Mwananchi
The fundraising campaign was launched after Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna appealed to Kenyans to contribute from as little as Sh10 to help finance the movement without depending on wealthy donors.
Earlier figures shared by the senator showed the campaign had collected Sh519,144 from 9,419 contributors. Donations ranged from Sh1 to Sh5,000, which the movement said reflected broad grassroots participation.
Supporters are making their contributions through M-Pesa Paybill 3033049, which is temporarily registered under Sifuna's name because Linda Mwananchi has not yet been registered as a political party.
Speaking about the initiative, Sifuna said transparency would remain a key principle of the fundraising campaign and assured supporters that every shilling received would be publicly accounted for.
"We are not looking to enrich ourselves. We do not need too much money. What we need is to cover the logistics of attending some of these meetings."
He said the campaign was designed to enable the movement to finance its activities through contributions from ordinary Kenyans instead of relying on a handful of wealthy financiers.
According to Sifuna, supporters will continue receiving regular updates on how the money is spent, saying accountability will remain central to the campaign.
The funds will be used to support mobilisation activities across the country, including political meetings, operational costs and payments to service providers during events.
Sifuna also revealed that part of the money had already been used to assist a bereaved family in Kisii after a supporter died during one of the movement's rallies.
He further disclosed that one of the movement's biggest events in Kisumu cost about Sh2.6 million because of additional security requirements, illustrating the financial demands involved in organising nationwide political activities.
The fundraising campaign comes as Linda Mwananchi steps up political mobilisation across the country in preparation for the 2027 General Election.
Although Sifuna has recently been linked to a possible presidential bid through the movement, he has not officially declared his candidature.
He has maintained that he will first tour all 47 counties to gauge the movement's support before deciding whether to join the presidential race, saying any bid must be backed by enough grassroots support to meet the constitutional threshold.
Sifuna has also rejected claims that Linda Mwananchi is linked to the Jubilee Party, insisting the movement remains an independent, citizen-driven initiative.
As donations continue to grow, the movement says it will maintain transparency and public accountability in managing all contributions while supporting its logistics, mobilisation and operational activities across the country.