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HomeDaily NewsTuesday, January 6, 2026ODM Grapples with Internal Disputes and Scrutiny of MP Junet Mohamed - January 2026
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ODM Grapples with Internal Disputes and Scrutiny of MP Junet Mohamed - January 2026

A group of ODM Members of Parliament urged party leader Oburu Odinga to convene a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting to address internal disputes and "self-cannibalisation" within the party. Separately, Migori Senator Eddy Oketch has withdrawn a motion seeking to expel ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna, a decision that followed consultations with Oburu Oginga who invoked the party constitution to resolve disputes amicably. Meanwhile, National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed is embroiled in controversy regarding the handling of ODM party agents during the 2022 General Election, with his attempts to clarify the situation reigniting past grievances. He is also facing scrutiny from his constituents who claim he is largely absent from his constituency and focuses more on national political affairs.

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Tuesday 1:37 PMStandard Politics

Oketch withdraws motion seeking to expel Sifuna from ODM

Oketch withdraws motion seeking to expel Sifuna from ODM

Migori Senator Eddy Oketch has withdrawn a motion seeking to expel Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary General Edwin Sifuna from the party. The decision followed consultations with party leader Oburu Oginga, who invoked Article 16(1)(g) of the party constitution to resolve disputes amicably.

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Migori Senator Eddy Oketch has withdrawn a motion seeking to expel Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary General Edwin Sifuna from the party. The decision followed consultations with party leader Oburu Oginga, who invoked Article 16(1)(g) of the party constitution to resolve disputes amicably.

  • The motion was filed on Sunday, January 5, 2026, and withdrawn on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
  • The withdrawal came after Oburu Oginga referenced the spirit of the late founding party leader, Raila Odinga, who died in October 2025.
  • Oketch had accused Sifuna of gross misconduct, violating the ODM constitution, and breaching the Political Parties Act by promoting rival political parties' interests.
  • The move happens amid growing tensions within ODM following Raila Odinga's death and ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Tuesday 12:00 AMStandard PoliticsFirst

Call a ceasefire, ODM legislators urge Oburu

Call a ceasefire, ODM legislators urge Oburu

A group of ODM Members of Parliament has urged party leader Oburu Odinga to convene a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting to address internal disputes. They expressed concern over recent "self-cannibalisation" within the party.

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A group of ODM Members of Parliament has urged party leader Oburu Odinga to convene a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting to address internal disputes. They expressed concern over recent "self-cannibalisation" within the party.

  • Millie Odhiambo (National Assembly Minority Whip), Otiende Amollo (Rarieda MP), Tom Odege (Nyatike MP), John Ariko (Turkana South MP), and nominated Senator Catherine Mumma called for the meeting.
  • The legislators highlighted their concern about divisions within the ODM party.
  • The call for a ceasefire aims to prevent further splits within the opposition party.
Tuesday 12:00 AMStandard Politics

Junet now blames Uhuru as Raila's 2022 agents saga refuses to go away

Junet now blames Uhuru as Raila's 2022 agents saga refuses to go away

Junet Mohamed, a prominent figure in Kenya's political landscape, is once again embroiled in controversy regarding the handling of ODM party agents during the 2022 General Election. His attempts to clarify the situation have reignited past grievances, drawing attention back to a critical issue for the party.

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Junet Mohamed, a prominent figure in Kenya's political landscape, is once again embroiled in controversy regarding the handling of ODM party agents during the 2022 General Election. His attempts to clarify the situation have reignited past grievances, drawing attention back to a critical issue for the party.

  • The controversy centers on the alleged mismanagement or absence of ODM party agents during the 2022 General Election.
  • Junet Mohamed, National Assembly Minority Leader, is the central figure being blamed and attempting to address the issue.
  • The problem has resurfaced despite previous attempts to settle it, indicating ongoing internal party disputes or unresolved questions.
Tuesday 6:00 AMStandard Politics

Outside national stage, Junet is an absentee MP, constituents say

Outside national stage, Junet is an absentee MP, constituents say

Constituents of Junet Mohamed claim the Member of Parliament is largely absent from his constituency, focusing instead on national political affairs. This situation suggests a disconnect between his national profile and local representation duties.

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Constituents of Junet Mohamed claim the Member of Parliament is largely absent from his constituency, focusing instead on national political affairs. This situation suggests a disconnect between his national profile and local representation duties.

  • Junet Mohamed's constituents accuse him of being an absentee MP.
  • The primary organization disseminating this news is The Standard Group Plc.
  • The article implies that Junet's focus on national politics overshadows his responsibilities to his local electorate.
Tuesday 6:10 AMStandard Politics

Die hard traitor: Why Junet is fighting Judas Iscariot label

Die hard traitor: Why Junet is fighting Judas Iscariot label

Junet Mohamed, National Assembly Minority Leader, is facing scrutiny over his involvement with ODM party agents during the 2022 General Election. Despite his efforts to address the issue, his attempts may have rekindled past controversies.

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Junet Mohamed, National Assembly Minority Leader, is facing scrutiny over his involvement with ODM party agents during the 2022 General Election. Despite his efforts to address the issue, his attempts may have rekindled past controversies.

  • The controversy centers on the handling of ODM party agents during the 2022 General Election.
  • Junet Mohamed, MP Suna East and National Assembly Minority Leader, is the central figure in the dispute.
  • The issue has led to him being likened to Judas Iscariot, a label he is fighting to mitigate.
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