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HomeDaily NewsMonday, January 5, 2026ODM Party Conflicts Emerge Amid President Ruto's Call for Political Ceasefire - January 2026
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ODM Party Conflicts Emerge Amid President Ruto's Call for Political Ceasefire - January 2026

The position of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as the ODM Party Secretary General is under threat, with supporters of Party Leader Oburu Odinga reportedly pushing for his removal. Sifuna is accused of disrespect towards party leadership and presenting personal opinions as official stances. In a separate issue, a dispute has reignited over Sh500 million in 2022 campaign funds, leading to a public clash between Junet Mohamed and Edwin Sifuna regarding the payment of party agents. Amid these events, President William Ruto has called for a ceasefire between politicians engaged in bitter verbal exchanges. Speaking in Chesombur, West Pokot County, he warned that escalating political temperatures risk sowing disunity. President Ruto urged leaders to prioritize unity over divisive politics.

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Monday 11:45 AMStandard Politics

Why Sifuna's position as ODM Secretary General is at stake

Why Sifuna's position as ODM Secretary General is at stake

The position of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as the ODM Party Secretary General is under threat amid a growing political struggle within the party. Supporters of ODM Party Leader Oburu Odinga are reportedly pushing for Sifuna's removal due to perceived disrespect towards party leadership and for presenting personal opinions as official party stances.

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The position of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as the ODM Party Secretary General is under threat amid a growing political struggle within the party. Supporters of ODM Party Leader Oburu Odinga are reportedly pushing for Sifuna's removal due to perceived disrespect towards party leadership and for presenting personal opinions as official party stances.

  • The core issue is a political contest between factions supporting and opposing a broad-based government.
  • Senator Edwin Sifuna is the individual whose party position is at stake.
  • The push for his removal stems from allegations of disrespecting party leadership and misrepresenting official party positions.
Sunday 8:09 PMStandard PoliticsFirst

Ruto orders ceasefire amid bitter political exchanges

Ruto orders ceasefire amid bitter political exchanges

President William Ruto has called for a ceasefire between politicians engaged in bitter verbal exchanges, warning that the escalating political temperatures risk sowing disunity ahead of next year’s elections. He urged leaders to prioritize unity over divisive politics, speaking in Chesombur, West Pokot County, on Sunday, January 4.

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President William Ruto has called for a ceasefire between politicians engaged in bitter verbal exchanges, warning that the escalating political temperatures risk sowing disunity ahead of next year’s elections. He urged leaders to prioritize unity over divisive politics, speaking in Chesombur, West Pokot County, on Sunday, January 4.

  • The call comes amidst fiery public spats between Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary General Edwin Sifuna and National Assembly Minority Whip Junet Mohamed concerning the 2022 presidential election.
  • Sifuna alleged that Junet mismanaged funds for Raila Odinga's agents, accusing him of pocketing money meant for securing votes.
  • Junet Mohamed dismissed Sifuna's claims, stating that former President Uhuru Kenyatta sabotaged Odinga's campaign by releasing funds to his brother Muhoho Kenyatta instead of Azimio coalition structures.
  • The ODM party is facing internal fallout over potential talks to support Ruto's re-election bid in 2027, with factions led by Junet and Sifuna taking opposing stances.
Monday 12:00 AMStandard Politics

Sh500m row: Junet, Sifuna clash over 2022 ODM campaign money

Sh500m row: Junet, Sifuna clash over 2022 ODM campaign money

A dispute regarding the payment of ODM party agents during the 2022 General Election has reignited, with prominent party officials, Junet Mohamed and Edwin Sifuna, publicly clashing over the alleged misuse of Sh500 million campaign funds.

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A dispute regarding the payment of ODM party agents during the 2022 General Election has reignited, with prominent party officials, Junet Mohamed and Edwin Sifuna, publicly clashing over the alleged misuse of Sh500 million campaign funds.

  • Alleged amount in dispute: Sh500 million for agent payments.
  • Key individuals involved: Minority Leader Junet Mohamed and Secretary General Edwin Sifuna.
  • The controversy centers on funds meant for ODM agents during the 2022 General Election.
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