On August
28, Orengo and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino visited Homa Bay County, nearly two
weeks after violence hit a Linda Mwananchi event there.
Speaking at KDF officer Steven Onyango's funeral, Orengo directly told Senator Moses Kajwang he is a serious presidential candidate for 2027, while Owino urged directing Nyanza politics and protecting democracy.
The warm reception from residents contrasted with past clashes, but the announcement sparked debate in Linda Mwananchi circles, where many prefer Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, highlighting tensions over the movement's leadership ahead of the elections.