Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna is set to address the media on Thursday, February 12, following his ouster as the Secretary General of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party. His removal was confirmed on Wednesday after a meeting of the party's National Executive Committee (NEC) in Mombasa County.

• Sifuna's deputy, Busia Woman Representative Catherine Omanyo, has replaced him in an acting capacity.
• The ODM NEC cited concerns about indiscipline, particularly among senior leadership, as the reason for Sifuna's removal.
• The party also announced a National Delegates Convention on March 27, 2026, to discuss strategic direction and began the process of withdrawing from the Azimio la Umoja coalition.

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has removed Edwin Sifuna from his position as party spokesman. This move comes after Sifuna publicly questioned the party's recent talks with President William Ruto and expressed opposition to supporting Ruto's 2027 presidential bid.

• Sifuna was removed from his spokesperson role after questioning talks with President William Ruto.
• The decision was made during a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting chaired by Oburu Odinga.
• Sifuna had advocated for the ODM to field its own presidential candidate in 2027.

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party faced deep internal divisions during a National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Mombasa, where a faction led by party leader Oburu Oginga announced the removal of Secretary General Edwin Sifuna.

• The removal of Edwin Sifuna had been anticipated.
• The decision was made during a heated NEC meeting at the Pride Inn Hotel Mombasa.
• The ouster proved to be a "herculean task" for the party.

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party faced internal strife yesterday as its National Executive Council (NEC) in Mombasa controversially removed Edwin Sifuna from his Secretary General position.

• The decision to oust Sifuna was overseen by the faction led by party leader Oburu Oginga.
• Sifuna's removal had been anticipated, but executing it was described as a herculean task for the party due to its significant ramifications.
• The move has reportedly deepened existing cracks within the ODM party.

Catherine Omanyo, Busia Woman Representative and former deputy, has been appointed acting secretary-general of the ODM party, replacing Edwin Sifuna. She announced his immediate removal, effective Wednesday afternoon, citing conduct issues and internal wrangles within the party.

• Ms. Omanyo had previously run unsuccessfully for parliamentary seats three times in 2007, 2013, and 2017.
• She secured her current position as Busia County Woman Representative on an ODM Party ticket.
• Ms. Omanyo has built over 200 houses for widows in Busia County through the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF).