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HomeDaily NewsSaturday, February 7, 2026Oburu Oginga Clashes with Edwin Sifuna Over Proposed ODM-UDA Pact Amid Leadership Crisis - February 2026
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Oburu Oginga Clashes with Edwin Sifuna Over Proposed ODM-UDA Pact Amid Leadership Crisis - February 2026

Following the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, the ODM party is engulfed in a leadership crisis, with two factions emerging. Party leader Oburu Oginga has publicly clashed with Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna over the party's direction and a potential pre-election pact with President William Ruto's UDA party. Oburu is defending the proposed alliance, while Sifuna and others question the party's leadership and financial dealings. The dispute has seen Ruth Odinga siding with Sifuna. These public spats highlight growing internal divisions as factions question the legitimacy of the new leadership and a proposed 2027 deal with President William Ruto.

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Saturday 7:30 AMStandard Politics

Battle lines drawn as Oburu takes on Sifuna

Battle lines drawn as Oburu takes on Sifuna

ODM party leader Oburu Oginga has publicly clashed with Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna over the party's direction and potential pre-election pacts with President William Ruto's UDA party. This public spat highlights growing internal divisions within ODM, with Oburu defending the proposed alliance while Sifuna and other perceived rebels question the party's leadership and financial dealings.

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ODM party leader Oburu Oginga has publicly clashed with Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna over the party's direction and potential pre-election pacts with President William Ruto's UDA party. This public spat highlights growing internal divisions within ODM, with Oburu defending the proposed alliance while Sifuna and other perceived rebels question the party's leadership and financial dealings.

  • Oburu Oginga utilized a public statement to criticize Sifuna’s remarks, threatening disciplinary action against him.
  • The discord centers on the alleged premature negotiations with UDA and the source of funding for ODM's 'Linda Ground' rallies.
  • Ruth Odinga, Oburu's sister and Kisumu Woman Representative, has publicly supported Sifuna's concerns regarding party mismanagement and questionable funding.
  • An earlier attempt to initiate disciplinary proceedings against Sifuna in Migori was reportedly thwarted by Raila Odinga's widow, Ida Odinga.
  • Sifuna and his allies are planning a "Linda Mwanainchi Tour" in Busia, directly contrasting the "Linda Ground" rallies supported by Oburu.
Saturday 9:20 AMStandard Politics

Battle lines drawn as Oburu takes on Sifuna over party leadership dispute

Battle lines drawn as Oburu takes on Sifuna over party leadership dispute

Oburu Oginga, a leader within the ODM party, is directly confronting critics, particularly Secretary General Edwin Sifuna, over recent party positions and the pursuit of a pre-election pact with President William Ruto’s UDA party.

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Oburu Oginga, a leader within the ODM party, is directly confronting critics, particularly Secretary General Edwin Sifuna, over recent party positions and the pursuit of a pre-election pact with President William Ruto’s UDA party.

  • The confrontation highlights internal turbulence within the ODM party.
  • Oburu Oginga is described as unleashing his "political claws" in an uncharacteristic manner for a party leader.
  • The dispute centers on potential political alliances, specifically with President William Ruto's UDA party.
Friday 6:11 PMNation PoliticsFirst

ODM, the falling empire? Oburu fights back as Ruth Odinga sides with Sifuna

ODM, the falling empire? Oburu fights back as Ruth Odinga sides with Sifuna

Following the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, Kenya's ODM party is engulfed in a leadership crisis, with two factions emerging and questioning the legitimacy of the new leadership, source of millions for mobilization drives, and a proposed 2027 deal with President William Ruto.

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Key Highlights

Following the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, Kenya's ODM party is engulfed in a leadership crisis, with two factions emerging and questioning the legitimacy of the new leadership, source of millions for mobilization drives, and a proposed 2027 deal with President William Ruto.

  • Dr. Oburu Odinga, Raila's elder brother and party leader, leads one faction holding "Linda Ground" rallies.
  • Secretary General Edwin Sifuna leads a parallel "Linda Mwananchi" faction and publicly challenged Dr. Odinga's installation and the funding of rival rallies.
  • Kisumu Woman Representative Ruth Odinga has sided with Sifuna, questioning the source of funds for the "Linda Ground" rallies, which include "choppers, big tents and ODM-branded T-shirts and caps," and expressing doubt about President Ruto honoring future pre-election pacts.