ODM Ousts Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna and Begins Azimio Coalition Exit - February 2026

A significant power struggle has erupted within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) after its National Executive Committee (NEC) removed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as Secretary-General. Sifuna has rejected his removal as "illegal and unprocedural" and vowed a court battle. Busia Woman Representative Catherine Omanyo has been appointed as the Acting Secretary General. Following the shake-up, ODM has formally initiated its withdrawal from the Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition, citing breaches of the coalition's agreement. Acting Party Leader Oburu Oginga is set to hold consultative forums on potential pre-election talks with the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA). In a significant reversal, Oburu Odinga announced that the party will actively pursue the Deputy President slot during these upcoming coalition negotiations.