Catherine Omanyo, Busia Woman Representative, has been appointed Acting Secretary General of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), replacing Edwin Sifuna after a National Executive Committee decision on February 11, 2026. This leadership change occurs months before political realignments intensify.

• Omanyo, born on July 7, 1970, previously served as ODM Deputy Secretary General and was elected Busia County Woman Representative in 2022.
• Her early life involved significant hardship after her father's death, leading her to found Imprezza Academy in 2001, which evolved into a tuition-free school in Busia.
• Through the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF), she has overseen the drilling of over 37 boreholes and constructed houses for vulnerable widows.

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has formally initiated its withdrawal from the Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition, citing breaches of the coalition's deed of agreement by partner parties. This decision follows a period of internal strife and a leadership shake-up within the larger opposition alliance.

• The decision was announced on Wednesday after an ODM National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Mombasa.
• The NEC also resolved to remove Senator Edwin Sifuna from his Secretary General position immediately, with Catherine Omanyo serving as Acting Secretary General.
• A National Delegates Convention (NDC) will be convened in Nairobi on March 27, 2026, to discuss the party's future direction and prepare for upcoming elections.