The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) National Executive Committee (NEC) has removed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna from his position as party Secretary General, citing indiscipline and violations of party protocol. Busia Woman Representative Catherine Omanyo will act as interim Secretary General.

• Sifuna's removal occurred on Wednesday following a NEC meeting in Mombasa.
• The decision comes despite earlier public assurances from Ida Odinga that Sifuna would not be removed.
• ODM also resolved to initiate withdrawal from the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition and will hold a National Delegates Convention (NDC) in Nairobi on March 27.

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is holding a potentially tense National Executive Council (NEC) meeting today in Mombasa. There are fears the meeting could be used to discipline or expel senior party officials, ahead of the party’s Coast delegates conference later in the day.

• The ODM NEC meeting is scheduled for this morning in Mombasa.
• The meeting precedes the party’s Coast delegates conference.
• Concerns exist that the meeting might be used to discipline or expel senior party officials.